DepEd RXII SDO South Cotabato

The Philippines commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.

"The country reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law, UNCLOS, and the legally binding arbitral decision. The Philippines emphasizes pursuing peace through dialogue and diplomacy while steadfastly defending its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and maritime entitlements in accordance with international law." — National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo SL Oban Jr., Chair of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS).