Loaita Cay Loaita Cay is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in 1978. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Loaita CayChina: Nanyao Shazhou, 南钥沙洲Philippines: Melchora Aquino Cay/Panata IslandVietnam: Đảo Loại Ta Tây Occupied by: PhilippinesLegal Status: RockGPS: 10° 43' 43" N, 114° 21' 09" E Overview Images April 20, 2022 December 7, 2017 September 6, 2017 July 5, 2017 September 24, 2016 March 11, 2016