THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said no reclamation activities have been seen the disputed Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal), refuting the claim of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.

“Clarification: Lorenzana said he thinks China will reclaim land at BDM; pero wala naman actual na reclamation na nagaganap [but no actual reclamation is happening],” Charles Jose, assistant secretary and spokesperson of the DFA, said in a text message.

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