West Philippine Sea

The Territorial Dispute

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For me as a student, specifically a Filipino student, it affects me very much because as we all know, we won the case but China still don’t want us to have the West Philippine Sea. It is our natural island, a part of the Philippine territory. China bullies the Philippines by stealing a territory that’s not theirs and by treating Philippines lowly.

-Maverick 

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China warned Philippines and the argument can lead to serious global consequences that can affect people in the Spratlys, OFW’s in China and us students. China doesn’t listen to anyone, there is a possibility that if they will not get what they want they can create a war between Philippines and that has a major impact to the studies of Filipino students.

-MG

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Since I am only a mere student here talking about a big problem in our society, I believe that I don’t have enough knowledge of this situation therefore, I don't have the rights to speak discourteously about this issue.

As a student, my opinion to the topic about the West Philippine Sea dispute is that I hope that everything will fall into place in a peaceful and rightful manner. Well, I think that’s what everybody wants to happen in the first place. As a citizen of my beloved country, Philippines, I would always give my support and my heart to my country. I will not let other people degrade the rights of our country(given that we are on the right side). Also, aside from my side on the issue, I would also like to  share my feelings and concerns. I think it is normal to feel uncomfortable, meaning afraid, terrified, etc.., when one has an unresolved problem with somebody. I believe that I have the same feelings as that about the issue on West Philippine Sea. Somehow afraid, for the actions and words that’s coming out from both parties are becoming more and more unpredictable. As the issue gets larger, more are being affected and the issue gets deeper. All I hope is that may everything end up well, fairly, and justly.

-Ruby

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Home is where everything starts. It is where we grow up, learn, create, build ourselves, it is where we live. Therefore, it is an important piece of ourselves. Just like our houses, schools, and etc., one thing that we share as our home is our country. The country that nurtured each of its men. The country that cultivated its citizen and became a very important piece of who we are.

-Ruby

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West Philippine Sea Dispute

As years pass by, the territorial dispute on the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea is becoming a larger issue that concerns greater number of people. The effects of which becomes more blatant in the society and as a result, more problems are further arousing causing people fear, hardships, etc. This scenario or case has been recently observed and became more visible when the result of case came out.

So most of us becomes even more curious and observant about the territorial dispute issue, especially after a recent news that captured the attention of a lot of people. The issue is all about the Philippines winning a case vs China. This may seem as a great news for the Philippines, but the real problem is not resolved yet. The result of the said case was considered null and void by China.

This leads us to more questions in mind as to why did this happen in the first place(territorial dispute), what did really happen, who are the individuals or groups involved, when did everything started, where do the West Philippines Sea or the South China Sea really belong, and how will this territorial dispute come to an end. So in reality, nobody or nothing could really answer these questions for now, especially to the question when will all this be resolved? All we have to do for now is to wait, to have faith, and to believe on what is right and just.

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PEACE, MAN - A Philippine Marine soldier flashes the peace sign to a Chinese Coast Guard (globalnation.inquirer.net)