In a direct rebuke to China, two of these new bases are on Palawan, one of the disputed Spratly Islands, Palawan is one of Philippines largest islands. I don't believe anyone, even China, does not recognize it is part of Philippines.
Yeah, the article is "messed up". At least some of the disputed islands are in Palawan
Province, but are well to the west of Palawan Island.
The whole thing is a real fustercluck. SEVEN different countries have claims on various portions or all.