00:00President Ferdinand Marcus Jr. orders the Philippine Coast Guard to board and inspect all dredgers operating in Manila Bay as part of its reclamation project.
00:09This following a report from maritime incursion watchdog Sea Light about Kangling 539, a dredger that was found to have broadcast through its AIS several identities, including the flag it carried as it sailed from China to Manila Bay.
00:22AIS refers to automatic identification system and is used to track ship movements.
00:28According to the report, the vessel used two identities when it sailed from Manila Bay to Zambales to conduct dredging operations.
00:35The PCG says Kangling 539 was quote previously apprehended for safety-related violations for which appropriate enforcement actions were undertaken.
00:44The report puts into spotlight the controversial reclamation projects in Manila Bay which have become contentious for its possible environmental harm and security risks.
00:53Kangling 539's operator says it has nothing to hide and the company welcomes any investigation of the vessel.
00:59the vessel
