Legarda: Arbitral Award protects Filipino fisherfolk, livelihoods, food security, and the nation's maritime rights
Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to the 2016 Arbitral Award regarding the South China Sea on its 10th anniversary. She emphasized the award's importance in protecting the livelihoods of Filipino fisherfolk and upholding national maritime rights.
Why it matters
The statement underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions in the West Philippine Sea and the Philippines' reliance on international law to challenge expansive maritime claims.
Manila Bulletin - Legarda: Arbitral Award protects Filipino fisherfolk, livelihoods, food security, and the nation's maritime rights
Legarda: Arbitral Award protects Filipino fisherfolk, livelihoods, food security, and the nation's maritime rights
Sen. Loren Legarda reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to defending maritime rights through international law, diplomacy, and a rules-based order on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award.
She stresses that the Award remains relevant to Filipino fisherfolk and communities, underscoring its role in safeguarding livelihoods, food security, and marine ecosystems.
Legarda highlights the Award's binding nature, cited supporting historical and legal foundations, and pointed to new laws like the Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act as concrete steps in upholding the country's rights.
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