As the country cheered the UN tribunal ruling, progressive groups amplified their call for Filipinos to defend Philippine sovereignty, both against China and the US.
Filipinos rejoice as Ph wins in maritime dispute vs China
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UN tribunal ruling gives chance for Ph to pursue independent foreign policy, say solons
“The Aquino administration has to put into place and in motion a foreign policy independent from the saber-rattling provocations of other aggressor military powers, namely, the US and Japan.” – Gabriela Women’s Partylist Rep. Emmi de Jesus
Katipunan spirit stirs protesters vs China
“Today, the Katipunan was founded, and that spirit is what we bring in our fight.”
Bayan Muna solons to China: Stop reclamation in West Ph Sea
“China’s expansionist policy based on its nine-dash line theory is without legal, historical and moral basis.”