The 30-foot long buoys, which arrived in Cebu from Valencia, Spain, on May 7, are equipped with modern marine aids to navigation lanterns and specialized mooring systems. They also come with a remote monitoring system that uses satellite technology to transmit data to the PCG national headquarters in Port Area, Manila.Leading the inspection of the ocean markers on Monday, Admiral George Ursabia Jr.
“Hence, mining and oil exploration are strictly prohibited to preserve its rich natural resources,” Ursabia said in a statement.