Introduction: A New Front in the West Philippine Sea Conflict The Philippine Navy is investigating unidentified underwater structures near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), a flashpoint in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute. This development marks a dangerous escalation—shifting the conflict from surface confrontations to covert underwater encroachment, raising alarms over national security, sovereignty, and maritime law. Located 124 nautical miles off Zambales, Bajo de Masinloc is a strategic … Continue reading Bajo de Masinloc Underwater Mystery: Philippines Investigates Suspected Chinese Structures in Disputed Waters