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UN court decides in favor of PH, takes jurisdiction in case vs China

The Philippines scored victory in its case against China in United Nations Arbitral Court, which ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear some territorial claims the Philippines has filed against China over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

Press Secretary Sonny Coloma said, “We welcome the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal on jurisdiction, allowing the Philippines to present its claim on the merits.”

July 2015 hearing at the Peace Palace, The Hague
July 2015 hearing at the Peace Palace, The Hague

Here’s the press statement of the Arbitral Court:

UN Arbitral Court Ruling Favors PH (Press Release) by VERA Files

The decision:

UN Arbitral Court Ruling Favors PH (Decision)

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