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P-Noy remembered as chief architect of Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in West Philippine Sea
Friends, supporters and family members gather for the commemorative ceremony.—CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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July 13, 2026July 13, 2026News

P-Noy remembered as chief architect of Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in West Philippine Sea

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Supporters, allies, and representatives of fishing communities gathered Sunday at the grave of former president Benigno Aquino III to mark the 10th anniversary of the Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea. Aquino, fondly known as P-Noy, was the chief architect of the arbitration case filed by the Philippines against China in 2013....

The South China Sea and the need for a ‘unified legal and historical narrative’ on the Philippines’ stand
Philippine Coast Guard maneuvers to protect fishing boats from a Chinese Coast Guard ship. —FILE PHOTO
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August 14, 2025February 19, 2026History

The South China Sea and the need for a ‘unified legal and historical narrative’ on the Philippines’ stand

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The South China Sea conflict had been a battle of maps long before China deployed its warships and the Philippines engaged in multination military drills as a countermeasure in the international waterway.   China officially claimed the Spratly Islands in 1947 with a nine-dash-line map. But Spain marked the islands as part of Philippine territory two...