MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan deployed to Pag-asa Island a team of doctors, nurses, and teachers.

“This initiative marks a significant stride in advancing the well-being and educational prospects of residents inhabiting Pagasa Island and neighboring areas,” said Coast Guard District in a Facebook post on Friday, March 29.

Pag-asa is an island in the Spratlys, an archipelago in the South China Sea with overlapping claims. It’s the farthest island territory of the Philippines and is located beyond the country’s exclusive economic zone or more than 200 nautical miles from its territorial baseline.

“Pag-asa Island represents a vital frontier for Philippine sovereignty and community welfare,” said the Coast Guard District Palawan in its post.

Pag-asa Island hosts a small community of Filipinos, including soldiers and PCG personnel. – Rappler.com