International Arbitration Court
Ruling favors the Philippines’ claim on the (West Philippine Sea) Scarborough
Shoal.
According to DLSU professor
Richard Heydarian on Foreign Affairs/Economic Analyst the verdict
of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal is binding – especially to the members
of the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on Laws of the Seas). Philippines and
China are among the consenting signatory members.
