The Philippines said Monday that it had carried out a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier installed by the China Coast Guard at Scarborough Shoal—also known as Bajo de Masinloca—in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it took a “decisive action” to remove the 300-meter-long floating barrier upon the orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Philippine Coast Guard first discovered the barrier on Sept. 22. PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said the barrier posed a hazard to navigation, which is a clear violation of international law, and deprived Filipino fishermen of their livelihood activities at the shoal....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/philippines-removes-floating-barrier-installed-by-china-coast-guard-in-disputed-sea-5498376