Philippine Minister: 2016 South China Sea Ruling is an 'Unshakable Permanent Anchor'
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Philippine Minister: 2016 South China Sea Ruling is an 'Unshakable Permanent Anchor'

Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa P. Lazaro stated that the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award is an 'unshakable permanent anchor' for the rules-based international order. The Philippines intends to use this ruling as a basis for developing a code of conduct between ASEAN and China amidst ongoing disputes.

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  • DFA Chief: 2016 South China Sea Ruling is 'Unshakable Anchor'

    Philippine Foreign Minister stated the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award is an "unshakable permanent anchor" of the rules-based international order. The ruling invalidated China's expansive maritime claims under international law and will serve as a basis for the ASEAN-China code of conduct.