Northeast Cay Northeast Cay is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in 1968. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Northeast CayChina: Beizi Dao, 北子島Philippines: Parola IslandTaiwan: Beizi Jiao, 北子礁Vietnam: Đảo Song Tử Đông Occupied by: PhilippinesLegal Status: RockGPS: 11° 27’ 9” N, 114° 21’ 15" E Overview Images December 1, 2017 July 10, 2017 January 4, 2016 Analysis of Outpost Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea: A Practical Guide