Ikawalong anibersaryo ng Arbitral Ruling na nagpawalang-bisa sa nine-dashline ng China sa South...
Ikawalong anibersaryo ng Arbitral Ruling na nagpawalang-bisa sa nine-dashline ng China sa South China Sea, ginunita
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00:00The 8th Anniversary of the Arbitral Ruling of the 9-Line of China
00:06which is now in effect in almost all of the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, was announced today.
00:11This was reported by Sue Jinkin.
00:14Today, July 12, the 8th Anniversary of the Arbitral Victory of the Nation in the South China Sea was announced.
00:22On the 8th Anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award,
00:25this is given importance as a proof of our continued obedience to the law
00:30and the implementation of a peaceful resolution of the issues.
00:34The guidance of the President is clear.
00:37The Philippines is committed to the cause of peace.
00:40We are committed to address and manage difficult issues through dialogue and through diplomacy.
00:47Last year, the Philippines demonstrated its commitment to peace
00:51even in the face of China's illegal actions, which also resulted in several incidents.
00:58As a peaceful nation, our doors are always open to open and frank discussion
01:04based on mutual respect and sincerity.
01:08If you call, we will answer.
01:10National Security Advisor Eduardo Año laid out the harassment and provocation of the PRC
01:17to increase tensions within our Exclusive Economic Zone or EEZ.
01:21This includes the construction of artificial islands and military bases,
01:26land reclamation activities, and actions such as the use of water cannons and military lasers
01:32and the confiscation of the equipment of our fishermen.
01:37Let it be emphasized that their coercive and aggressive activities
01:42not only threaten the Philippines' maritime entitlements,
01:46but the safety and free passage of more than 60 percent of world commerce that passes through this area.
01:54China caused irreparable damage to the maritime environment, jeopardized the natural habitat,
02:03and the livelihoods of thousands of Filipino fishermen.
02:07Año explained that even if the countries are not directly related to the PRC,
02:11they are affected by the chaos caused by China.
02:14China's non-compliance with the ruling has consequences to the rule-based international order
02:22that all peace-loving nations seek to uphold.
02:26The international community praised the determination of the Philippines
02:30to protect and promote its national interests.
02:33Since 2016, Japan has consistently reiterated that the tribunal award is final and legally binding.
02:44The Philippines has the support and backing of many like-minded countries.
02:49Rest assured that Canada will continue to work with the Philippines,
02:52as well as with our allies and partners, including here in the ASEAN region,
02:55to provide meaningful support to regional peace and security
02:58and to uphold the rule of law in the maritime domain.
03:01We are unwavering in our support of ASEAN centrality
03:05as vital to the pursuit of regional peace and prosperity.
03:10France shares similar concerns with the Philippines when it comes to upholding its sovereign rights,
03:17for example, in the area of illegal fishing.
03:20We cannot take the prevalence of the rule of law for granted.
03:24It is being challenged in many ways and it undermines our long-term collective peace.
03:31The United States is proud to stand with the Philippines
03:34as we work together to bolster our 73-year-old alliance.
03:38We will continue to rally our partners and allies,
03:43our ASEAN partners in the Indo-Pacific and beyond,
03:47to make a united stance against those that seek to undermine the arbitral ruling.
03:54The DFA's declaration of the Expressions of Encouragement of Other Countries
03:58in the Binding Status of the Award,
04:00as well as the reaffirmation of the G7,
04:03are milestones in resolving issues.
04:06The DFA said the Arbitral Award is a reaffirmation
04:09of how UNCLOS protects our rights as a coastal state that is vulnerable to seafarers.
04:16The Philippines will continue to uphold peace, security, and prosperity in our region.
04:23The founder of the Stratbase Group, Dindo Manhit,
04:26also added that we need to strengthen and strengthen our armed forces.
04:31He also said that we need to modernize our armed forces.
04:35Soojin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.