An aerial view shows the Pagasa (Hope) Island, part of the disputed Spratly group of islands, in the South China Sea located off the coast of western Philippines July 20, 2011. Five Philippine politicians are planning a trip to disputed territories in the South China Sea on Wednesday, asserting the country’s claim on oil-and-gas-rich areas in a move expected to draw protests from other claimants. China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam and Taiwan all claim territory in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Rolex Dela Pena/Pool (POLITICS) – RTR2P2YI