Chinese flag seen erected near PH controlled Island

Manila, Philippines - Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano told during the press briefing that Chinese flag was seen erected with steel pipe on sandy cay close to Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea(South China Sea).

Kota island is part of Kalayaan islands, which is controlled by the Philippines. It is also claimed by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

"the continuous activities of China in the disputed waters in the West Philippine Sea are very concerning. These recently reported incidents ony reveal that Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea have not stopped amid warmer relations between the Philippines and China," said Alejano.

In a separate interview to Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano criticized a Supreme Court justice for using the wrong facts, in the issue to China's invasion in Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea. 

"The department will inform the public if the situation should be a cause for alarm. "So let me assure you that despite the lack of details that we give you, we will tell you if there's an alarming situation, or if the public is in danger, or if we are going to take or step up certain actions that need the public's support or at the very least knowledge," Cayetano said. 

China is claiming the whole South China Sea, a source of tension between Philippines and China in recent years.