MANILA — Malacañang is hoping for a favorable ruling from the Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague as the hearing for the Philippines’ second round of arguments in the country’s case against China, begins on Monday (July 13), an official said.
“We are confident that the delegation will be able to thoroughly answer additional questions from the Tribunal and convey the full merit of our arguments. We continue to hope for a favorable ruling,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in his opening statement during a press briefing on Monday.
“Last week, a delegation from the country traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, to present the case of the Philippines before the Arbitral Tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Peace Palace. (PCOO)
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