'This day will honor our victory': International youth movement proposes July 12 as West Philippine Sea Day

Different measures are being implemented by the Philippines to enhance the protection of its territories and maritime areas.

Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Key Points

• The National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea is urging the Philippine government to declare July 12 as WPS Day, marking the date of the Philippines' victory in the 2016 arbitral ruling against China.
• The Philippines and China have reached an agreement on resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal.
• The bicameral conference committee, composed of members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has approved the reconciled version of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act.