BEIJING — China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea , days after ...

urging the Philippines to “immediately stop its infringement.” At a press conference Monday, Tarriela said each team had brought with them a Philippine flag to pose for photos on the sandbars ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela, a Philippine coast guard spokesperson, posted the statement on X with a video and photos, including one showing personnel displaying a Philippine flag on one of the sandbars.

Philippine inter-agency members which included Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police - Maritime Group, hold the Philippine flag as they visit Sandy Cay 2 at the South ...