00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. has ordered an investigation into reports that sand from the country's coastal areas is allegedly being used for reclamation activities by Chinese nationals in the West Philippine Sea.
00:12According to the palace, the president was informed about the matter and immediately directed concern agencies to launch a thorough probe.
00:20The investigation is now underway, with authorities awaiting the official results.
00:25During a Senate hearing held yesterday, the National Intelligence Coordinating Council revealed that sand from municipalities near the WPS is allegedly being extracted and used by Chinese nationals to support their ongoing reclamation efforts in disputed waters.
