Representatives of various government agencies commemorated in Cebu City the 10th anniversary of the issuance of the 2016 Arbitral Award from the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal, which affirmed the Philippines’ maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea, Sunday, July 12, 2026. CDN Digital photo | Lyle Andales
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcement personnel, members of the uniformed services, and representatives from various government agencies gathered in Cebu City on Sunday, July 12, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award, which affirmed the Philippines’ maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos).
Held under the theme “Dekada ng Batas, Hindi Dahas (Decade of Law, Not Force),” the two-day commemoration featured a photo exhibit, static display of equipment, cultural presentations, and band performances.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Visayas Command through the 3rd Civil Relations Group of the Civil-Military Operations Command organized the events.
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