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Group calls for declaration of July 12 as 'West Philippine Sea Day'
Advocates renewed their call for July 12 to be declared 'West Philippine Sea Day' on the 8th anniversary of the Philippines' Arbitral victory against China.
The Atin Ito group believes this declaration would strengthen Filipinos' collective memory and awareness of the stakes involved.
Akbayan and other advocates staged a rally on Friday to commemorate the arbitral win and called for the declaration.
According to Akbayan Youth Chairperson Justine Balane, it is important that July 12 becomes an official West Philippine Sea victory day.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a Senate Resolution proposing the annual declaration of July 12 as 'National WPS Day'.
Despite the Arbitral victory, China continues to harass Filipino vessels, fisherfolk, and personnel in the WPS with actions like water cannon use and boat ramming.
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