I know we've talked about the PI's presence in the spratly's before in the form of the somewhat dilapidated Sierra Madre. For me this article describes the chasm between the two countries. The story for me is somewhat sad but highlights PI's determination for a strong-hold in the Spratlys. http://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-phi...ting-ship-spratly-reef-outpost-210803888.html