Senate sets probe PH rocks and soil ‘used’ in China sea reclamation

THE Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (blue ribbon committee) will conduct its first investigation next week of “treacherous” excavations in Zambales province and smuggling of soil and rocks used to build Chinese islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

Headed by Sen. Richard Gordon, the blue ribbon committee will look into destructive mining operations and alleged shipping of the rocks and soil to be used by China for reclaiming contested islands in the South China Sea.