Thitu island claimed by Philippines in the South China SeaA handout picture made available by the Department of National Defense Public Affairs Service shows military officials joining Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana ( 4 - R ) during a ceremony at newly constructed beach rampway at Pagasa island ( Thitu Island ) in the Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea , west of Palawan , Philippines , 09 June 2020 . According to reports , the newly built rampway will be used by fishermen looking for shelter during bad weather . EPA / DND - PAS HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES ▶ 코로나 19 속보 는 네이버 연합뉴스 에서 [ 구독 클릭 ] ▶[ 팩 트 체크 ] 뜨거운 감자 ' 비동 의 간음죄 '▶ 제보 하 기