(UPDATE) THE Philippines will file environmental cases against China for its destructive activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
The announcement came just days after the Philippine Coast Guard reported the severe damage inflicted by Chinese operations on the marine environment of Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal, both parts of the Philippine exclusive economic zone.Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
By MIKE ALQUINTO'We will pursue these cases against China since we already have a lot of evidence,' said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, noting discussions on the matter were ongoing with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.He said the filing of complaint has no connection with the Philippines' territorial dispute with China, stressing that 'destruction of the environment is a sin against humanity.
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