Many groups on Tuesday, July 12 gave an advance celebration for the awaited decision of the International Arbitral Tribunal on the case of Philippines versus China’s claims over West Philippine Sea or was known as South China Sea.
The members of US Pinoys for Good Governance (USPGG), Marcha Kontra Tsina, Vietnamese Community in the Philippines (VCP), Kalayaan Atin Ito and Akbayan has joint marched to the sea wall of Manila Bay for a simple gathering and releasing of balloons and Sampaguita flowers.
Head of Marcha Kontra Tsina, former congressman Roilo Golez said,“It’s the colors of our flag. It’s a symbol of hope at saka national symbol natin ‘yun (Sampaguita flowers)".
The day ends with so much pride and thankfulness, for the groups’ wishes had came true as the Tribunal released a 500-paged document detailing its decision positively affirming Philippines’ claims and criticizing China for violating another country’s sovereign rights.
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