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00:00The 8th Anniversary of the Arbitral Victory of the Philippines when it came to the South China Sea is being celebrated today.
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00:14Today, July 12, the 8th Anniversary of the Arbitral Victory of the Philippines when it came to the South China Sea is being celebrated.
00:22On the 8th Anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award, it is given importance as a proof of our continuous obedience to the law
00:30and the implementation of a peaceful resolution of the issues.
00:34The guidance of the President is clear. The Philippines is committed to the cause of peace.
00:40We are committed to address and manage difficult issues through dialogue and through diplomacy.
00:47Last year, the Philippines demonstrated its commitment to peace even in the face of China's illegal actions, which also resulted in several incidents.
00:57As a peaceful nation, our doors are always open to open and frank discussion based on mutual respect and sincerity.
01:07If you call, we will answer.
01:10National Security Advisor Eduardo Año laid down the harassment and provocation of the PRC to raise tensions within our Exclusive Economic Zone or EEZ.
01:21This includes the construction of artificial islands and military bases, land reclamation activities,
01:27as well as actions such as the use of water cannons and military lasers and the confiscation of the equipment of our fishermen.
01:37Let it be emphasized that their coercive and aggressive activities not only threaten the Philippines' maritime entitlements,
01:46but the safety and free passage of more than 60% of world commerce that passes through this area.
01:54Año added,
01:55China caused irreparable damage to the maritime environment, jeopardized the natural habitat and the livelihood of thousands of Filipino fishermen.
02:07Año explained, even if the countries are not directly involved in the conflict, they are affected by China's rampant aggression.
02:14China's non-compliance with the ruling has consequences to the rule-based international order that all peace-loving nations seek to uphold.
02:25The international community praised the determination of the Philippines to protect and promote its national interests.
02:33Since 2016, Japan has consistently reiterated that the tribunal award is final and legally binding.
02:44The Philippines has the support and backing of many like-minded countries.
02:48Rest assured that Canada will continue to work with the Philippines, as well as with our allies and partners, including here in the ASEAN region,
02:55to provide meaningful support to regional peace and security and to uphold the rule of law in the maritime domain.
03:01We are unwavering in our support of ASEAN centrality as vital to the pursuit of regional peace and prosperity.
03:09France shares similar concerns with the Philippines when it comes to upholding its sovereign rights, for example in the area of illegal fishing.
03:19We cannot take the prevalence of the rule of law for granted.
03:24It is being challenged in many ways and it undermines our long-term collective peace.
03:30The United States is proud to stand with the Philippines as we work together to bolster our 73-year-old alliance.
03:38We will continue to rally our partners and allies, our ASEAN partners in the Indo-Pacific and beyond,
03:47to make a united stance against those that seek to undermine the arbitral ruling.
03:54The DFA declared the expressions of encouragement of other countries on the binding status of the award,
04:00as well as the reaffirmation of the G7, as milestones in resolving issues.
04:06The DFA said the arbitral award is a reaffirmation of how UNCLOS protects our rights as a coastal state that is vulnerable to seafarers.
04:16The Philippines will continue to uphold peace, security, and prosperity in our region.
04:22The founder of the Stratbase Group, Dindo Manhit, added that its armed forces need to strengthen and strengthen the country.
04:30He added that our armed forces need to be modernized.
04:34Sujin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.