필리핀, 티투 섬 상설 기지로 남중국해 영향력 확대
Philippines expands South China Sea footprint with permanent Thitu Island base
South China Morning Post
Agence France-Presse
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2026-04-09 06:25
Translated
필리핀 해안경비대는 목요일 분쟁 지역인 남중국해의 스프래틀리 군도에 첫 전담 지휘소를 공개했다. 이 지역은 중국 선박과의 충돌이 반복되는 분쟁 지점이다.
인접한 팔라완에서 기존에 관할하던 새로 설립된 해안경비대 지구 사령부는 약 68,000㎢(26,000제곱마일) 지역을 담당하게 된다.
필리핀에서 팍사(Pagasa)로 불리는 티투 섬의 새로운 지휘소로 향하는 기자가...
The island, known locally as Pagasa, is home to about 400 Filipinos, whom China accuses of living there illegally
The headquarters of a newly established coastguard district, formerly overseen from neighbouring Palawan, will cover an area of about 68,000 sq km (26,000 sq miles).
Pagasa will now have a commodore-level commander on site, Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan told reporters after a Thursday “activation” ceremony, along with a permanently stationed ship, more response vessels and an unspecified number of specialists.
“The establishment of the coastguard district here will also enhance the psyche, the mindset of each and every coastguard member, that … the defence of Kalayaan island group is a top priority,” Gavan said, using the Filipino name for the Spratlys.
The headquarters of a newly established coastguard district, formerly overseen from neighbouring Palawan, will cover an area of about 68,000 sq km (26,000 sq miles).
Pagasa will now have a commodore-level commander on site, Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan told reporters after a Thursday “activation” ceremony, along with a permanently stationed ship, more response vessels and an unspecified number of specialists.
“The establishment of the coastguard district here will also enhance the psyche, the mindset of each and every coastguard member, that … the defence of Kalayaan island group is a top priority,” Gavan said, using the Filipino name for the Spratlys.