The Philippines is confident of getting a favorable ruling from the international arbitral tribunal on its case against China’s excessive claims in the West Philippine Sea even if the court has yet to settle the issue of jurisdiction.
“We prepared a strong case. We believe we stand on strong legal ground,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said over radio dzRB. Details
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