On April 5, 2024, the island is administered by the Kalayaan Island Group, Philippines as a part of Kalayaan, Palawan by virtue of the Memorandum of Agreement signed by Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates, Chairman, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff in partnership with United States Agency for International Development through its “Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Ocean, and Landscapes (Sibol)” project.

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) is tasked to protect at least these three endangered species of birds endemic to the 7.9-hectare island.

[3] The Island hosts a sanctuary to 4,300 migratory birds that travel from the north to as far as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

“This highlights how integral Palawan is to Global Ecology and Biogeography and the world’s bird populations.

The Philippine Coast Guard constructed 5 lighthouses in the area, and this includes one on Nanshan Island.