A invoice designating July 12 as West Philippine Sea Day to mark the nation’s unprecedented worldwide courtroom victory in opposition to China has been filed within the House of Representatives.
The Makabayan bloc filed the measure below House Bill 8583 which designates July 12 as West Philippine Sea day to have a good time the choice, issued on that day in 2016, by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration that upheld the nation’s unique financial zone (EEZ) within the West Philippine Sea, outlawed Chinese aggression in frequent fishing floor areas and finally rejected China’s expansive nine-dash-line declare of the complete South China Sea.
China has refused to acknowledge the Hague ruling to this present day.
The Makabayan bloc consists of House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro of ACT Teachers, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas of Gabriela and Representative Raoul Manuel of Kabataan party-list.
“This is to commemorate the historic Hague ruling and its impact on the country’s territorial claims and marine resources and calls for the implementation of educational campaigns, seminars, and forums to inform the Filipino people, especially the youth, about the significance of the Hague ruling,” the lawmakers mentioned of their Resolution.
“These activities aim to foster a sense of patriotism and vigilance in protecting the West Philippine Sea,” they added.
Likewise, the invoice supplies for resolving disputes within the West Philippine Sea by means of peaceable means and the rule of regulation in addition to encourages diplomatic efforts to claim the nation’s rights and promote cooperation amongst neighboring nations.
Further, the invoice underscores the necessity to safeguard the financial and ecological significance of the West Philippine Sea, in addition to the rights and welfare of Filipino fishermen who depend on the West Philippine Sea for his or her livelihood.
“This [bill] calls for the provision of support and assistance to ensure their safety and sustainable access to marine resources. In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought,” the lawmakers mentioned.
“By commemorating the West Philippine Sea Day, we can reinforce the significance of the 2016 Hague ruling and promote the protection of our nation’s sovereign rights and marine wealth,” they added.
Just final June, fisherfolk in Pag-asa island have mentioned that the Chinese blockade is making their life troublesome, if not leaving them hungry. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
