MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he would “strongly affirm and respect” the outcome of an international court’s ruling that invalidated China’s vast claims in resource-rich waters in favor of the Philippines.
In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Duterte said the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) would help end the South China Sea disputes.
“With regard to the West Philippine Sea, otherwise known as China sea, we strongly affirm and respect the outcome of the case before the PCA as an important contribution to the ongoing efforts to pursue a peaceful resolution and management of our disputes,” he said.

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