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Written by Benjamin G. Maynigo | |||
Monday, 11 July 2011 18:37 | |||
By Benjamin G. Maynigo Whatever views I express on the issue at hand, therefore, should be understood that it is coming from that perspective. SPRATLYS ISSUE The The Most recently, there were reports in “BULLY” and Sino Saber-rattling During Foundation Day to celebrate the 113th year of the Department of Foreign Affairs, President Aquino had this to say on the Chinese re the The fact that the President described the Chinese behavior and approach as “bullying”, before a crowd of Philippine diplomats could actually mean a Call to Action for the latter to go ahead and “take the bully by the horns.” In almost the same period, another Call to Action was made by Filipino-American Billionaire lawyer Loida Nicolas Lewis over the reports of Of course, Loida is doing this in her private capacity and as Chair of the U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance (USP4GG). The fact that she is a known supporter and friend of President Aquino is irrelevant. She had this to say in a YouTube broadcast; “This is an invasion, this is an intrusion, this is an appropriation of land and oil that belong to the Quoting from the Philippine National Anthem she said, “Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil.” Then proceeded, “Here is a manlulupig, here is a bully, The broadcast ended with the following words from the same song, “Aming ligaya na pag-may nang-aapi, ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.” SLING SHOT As a supporter of both President Aquino and Loida, I know that they are sincere; they mean what they say and usually “put their money where their mouth is.” BILATERAL PACTS and BRIBERY President Aquino also said during the DFA Foundation Day, “the territorial dispute over the Why would GMA allow it? It is alleged that in exchange for the grant of concessionary loans of $2 billion / yr or a total of $8 billion for 4 years which were easily sources of corruption, GMA had to give some concessions as well. These Arroyo concessions are costing the LAW OF THE The best shot for the The provisions on Exclusive Economic Zones (200 nautical miles from baselines) are quite clear and the doctrine of the continental shelf is a settled law. The International Court of Justice determined it in the North Sea Continental Shelf Cases of 1969. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and the Seabed Disputes Chamber were set-up precisely to deal with disputes. There is Customary international law based on more than 65 ocean-boundary agreements; jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice; and ad hoc courts of arbitration on maritime boundaries. BODYGUARD and To neutralize a bully, you may have to call on a bodyguard. The It is also a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations which believes in the right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion; and in the settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner. Working with the group to deal with The Laws are made for the service of men. International laws are made for the service of Nations and men. Editor’s Note: The author is an International and Cyber Lawyer with an LL.B and LL.M; An Educator with an M.A. in Human Resource Development; An IT Chief Executive Officer with M.B.A.; Community and Trade Association Leader; Lecturer/Speaker/Writer; Political Strategist; Technology Pioneer. He is based in
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