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DepEd urged to make sea dispute with China part of HS curriculum
PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles urged Senator Sonny Angara, the incoming DepEd secretary, to incorporate discussions on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) territorial claims and the 2016 arbitral ruling into the national history curriculum.
Nograles believes that educating young Filipinos about these issues is vital for developing a knowledgeable populace and nurturing national pride and accountability.
The congresswoman highlighted the significance of the 2016 UNCLOS arbitral ruling, which upheld the Philippines' sovereign rights in its territories, and stressed the importance of comprehensively teaching this landmark decision and the ongoing disputes in schools.
Her appeal comes amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China concerning the WPS.
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