The landmark ruling in 2016 by an international court that upheld the Philippines’ maritime entitlements and invalidated China’s massive claims in the South China Sea should be commemorated every year as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day,” Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday.
Members of the Atin Ito Coalition and Akbayan stage a rally at the Boy Scouts Circle in Quezon City to commemorate the eighth anniver sary of the arbitral ruling that upheld the Philip-pines’ maritime rights and invalidated China’s nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea. Atin Ito is calling for the declaration of July 12 as ‘West Philippine Sea Day.’MANILA, Philippines — The country marked the eighth anniversary of the ruling yesterday.
The senator said the arbitral grant “showed the world that a small country like the Philippines can legally, peacefully and diplomatically stand up to a big, autocratic country like China.” “It has been eight years since our victory to strike down China’s nine-dash line claim to almost the entire South China Sea. Let us celebrate this win,” Legarda said.In Palawan, the provincial government has passed an ordinance declaring July 12 as the West Philippine Sea Victory day in the province.Atin Ito, a coalition dedicated to advancing the cause of fisherfolk and frontliners in the WPS through education and advocacy, also pushed for marking July 12 as West Philippine Sea Victory Day.
“Moreover, we will rise above the fear instigated by military and economic might, real or imagined. With the firm belief that peaceful channels such as dialogue and diplomacy are keys to peacefully resolving disputes, we will continually engage, build partnerships and seek wider international support to defend and protect what is rightfully ours,” he said.
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