PH now ‘convergence hub’ for upholding int’l law – DND chief
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-07-12 11:44 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, Philippines, International Orgs, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has emerged as a global convergence hub for upholding international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos), following the historic July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Sunday.
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