ICYMI: Opposition senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking the declaration of July 12 of every year as National West Philippine Sea Victory Day.
“Commemorating our 2016 victory every year can help weaken China’s spurious claims over our own territories,” Hontiveros said.
According to the lawmaker, the proposed Senate resolution No. 674 “highlights the landmark case ruled against the Chinese government’s claims” over the West Philippine Sea. “Sa kabila ng makasaysayang tagumpay ng Pilipinas noong 2016, patuloy parin ang panghihimasok ng Tsina sa ating exclusive economic zone. Patuloy parin ang pagtaboy [ng China] sa ating mga mangingisdang ngayo’y nawawalan na ng kabuhayan dahil sa presensya ng Tsina sa ating karagatan. Patuloy ang pangha-harass at pambubully sa ating coast guard. Patuloy ang hindi pagrespeto sa ating pambansang dignidad,” Hontiveros said.
Due to China’s constant hostility, Hontiveros believes the national government must defend Philippine sovereignty. “Kahit man lang isang beses sa bawat taon, ipagbunyi natin ang West Philippine Sea. Ipagmalaki natin ang tapang at puso ng bawat Pilipinong tumitindig sa Tsina. Ipaglaban natin ang Pilipinas,” Hontiveros concluded.
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