On 9 June 2020, the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) led the inauguration of a beaching ramp on the Pag-asa island which was finally completed after three years. The facility enabled to bring in more materials and equipment to repair and maintain the airstrip and building of other facilities. Also, Department of Transportation (DOTR) confirmed that the new seaport and sheltered port in the Pag-asa island is completed and ready to operate by 12 June. In June 2020, Philippines reversed its decision to suspend Philippines–United States Visiting Forces Agreement, and completed construction of access ramp at the Thitu island which will enable Philippines to commence repair to the airbase runway. China has been asked by Philippines to respect the Permanent Court of Arbitration which rejected China's claims on the South China Seam asked China to follow the rule of law, and consequently post Corona virus the trust deficit between China and Philippines has increased.