Manila, June 13 -- The Philippines is keeping a close eye on Chinese activities at Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, amid concerns that its newly discovered floating structure there could be a prelude to occupation and eventual militarization.

"We have learned our history kung paano nag-o-operate ang Chinese Communist Party. We are keeping a very close eye on developments sa (We have learned our history how the CCP operates. We are keeping a very close eye on developments at) Bajo de Masinloc," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City.

The official said China's militarization of several fea...