"As of 1 March they are loitering east of Luzon in the NE (Northeast) corner of Benham (Philippine) Rise, which is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone," Powell said. Based on the map ...

which are rich in minerals.” Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. said last year they are looking to set up “strategic bases” along the eastern seaboard as part of the ...