Romualdez: To protect nation's rights in West Philippine Sea is to honor World War II veterans

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Protecting the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is giving honor to the legacy of World War II veterans, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/21/romualdez-to-protect-nation-s-rights  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00Today, we face a new battlefield.

00:04Our enemy is no longer a foreign invader, but the threats to our territorial integrity,

00:10the undermining of international laws, and the growing tensions in the Philippine Sea.

00:17As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I am proud to stand with our government in

00:22upholding a rules-based international order, particularly in our maritime domain.

00:29We continue to advocate for the peaceful resolution of disputes guided by the principles enshrined

00:37in the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, UNCLOS.

00:42We honor the legacy of our veterans by ensuring that our nation's sovereignty is respected,

00:47especially in the West Philippine Sea.

00:50And just as our forefathers fought side by side with allies in the past, today we strengthen

00:57our alliances with likeminded nations to defend the principles of freedom and democracy.

01:06This is a new war, a war for peace, stability, and the preservation of our way of life.

01:14We are committed to protecting our sovereign rights, ensuring the future generations live

01:20in a free and secure Philippines.

01:23This is not just a war for territory, it is also a war for our rights, for peace, and

01:32for the future of every Filipino.

01:36We are fighting for the principles of our nations – rights, freedom, and dignity.

01:45As we commemorate the lady landings, let us draw strength from the courage of those who

01:49came before us.

01:51The legacy they left behind is not one of violence, but of enduring peace through unity

01:59and determination.

02:01Just as they were victorious in the face of adversity, we too can overcome the challenges

02:06that we face today, whether they are threats to our sovereignty or persistent challenges

02:13of poverty and inequality.

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