FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea
The Philippines' claim to the West Philippine Sea is backed by international law, specifically the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in 2016, concluding that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone. The Philippine government has reiterated its commitment to upholding its rights in the West Philippine Sea, with support from the international community.
- ▪The Philippines' claim to the West Philippine Sea is based on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- ▪The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in 2016, declaring China's claims in the South China Sea invalid.
- ▪The Philippine government has criticized Beijing's rejection of the 2016 arbitral award, stating that it is final and binding under international law.
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