Manila Bulletin
Estrada: Expressing concerns on WPS reflects PH’s commitment to uphold rules-based international order
Senator Jinggoy Estrada stated that expressing concerns and protesting aggression in the West Philippine Sea is an act of upholding the rule of law, not a blame game.
Speaking at the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Pasay City, Estrada emphasized that raising issues regarding the West Philippine Sea is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the region.
He clarified that these concerns are not meant to assign blame but rather to reflect a collective commitment to a rules-based international order.
Estrada highlighted that this approach allows for navigating complex claims and interests to foster understanding and preserve regional stability.
The senator also referenced the 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration that affirmed the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.
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