Philippines Investigates Alleged New Structure in South China Sea's Scarborough Shoal
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A Philippine task force said on Monday it is investigating reports of a new structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, vowing to take any developments affecting sovereignty seriously. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro received initial information on May 30 at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. U.S.-based maritime monitor Sealight released images showing what appears to be a structure near the atoll's entrance.