Already on its second week, interest in and coverage of the Recto Bank incident remain intense. But while much commentary already segued into speculative, hypothetical and peripheral themes, various organizations and the government have stepped in to assist to repair the boat, provide financial and livelihood support, proceeding with investigation and diplomacy. But less space has been devoted in discussing the obvious and required for a productive outcome... More than anything else, the incident demonstrates the need to have robust and effective dispute management and cooperative mechanisms.
