Statement of Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario at the permanent court of arbitration, The Hague

Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario

1. Mr. President, distinguished Members of the Tribunal, it is a great honor to respectfully appear before you on behalf of my country, the Republic of the Philippines. It is indeed a special privilege to do so in a case that has such importance to all Filipinos and -- if I may add -- to the rule of law in international relations.