Reclamation

Reports indicate extensive reclamation work by China at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea's Paracel Islands, a once-submerged feature, prompting questions about its strategic value to Beijing. Newsweek, citing European satellite imagery, reported dredging began after October 15. Beijing has not confirmed the reports or commented on the matter.

February 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Reclamation projects continue to erode Laguna de Bay, reducing fish catches and disrupting lives around the lake. Fisherfolk report shallower waters and polluted conditions leading to poorer yields. Impacts are evident in Taguig, Laguna, and Rizal, with experts warning of risks like flooding and land subsidence.