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Assessment For Lesson 7, 8 and 9

The document discusses two Philippine laws - the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and the Magna Carta of Women. It notes that these laws demonstrate the Philippines' commitment to adopting international legal principles of sustainable development and gender equality. By aligning with global norms, the Philippines can promote international law and achieve international goals.

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Assessment For Lesson 7, 8 and 9

The document discusses two Philippine laws - the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and the Magna Carta of Women. It notes that these laws demonstrate the Philippines' commitment to adopting international legal principles of sustainable development and gender equality. By aligning with global norms, the Philippines can promote international law and achieve international goals.

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Exercise/Activity Lesson 7

1. The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 - This law adopted the general principle of
sustainable development, which is a widely recognized principle in international
environmental law. Sustainable development is defined in the law as "the
management, conservation, and protection of the country's fishery and aquatic
resources, including the marine environment, in a manner that does not compromise
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." This principle is in line
with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Rio
Declaration on Environment and Development.
2. The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) - This law adopted the
general principle of gender equality, which is recognized in various international
human rights instruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The
Magna Carta of Women seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by
promoting their empowerment and participation in all spheres of society. The law
provides for various measures to ensure gender equality, such as equal pay for equal
work, protection against violence and harassment, and access to education and
training.

Both laws demonstrate the Philippines' commitment to adopting international


legal principles and standards in its domestic laws. By doing so, the Philippines can align
itself with global norms and best practices and contribute to the promotion of
international law and the achievement of international goals and objectives.

Exercise/Activity Lesson 8

News Excerpt 1:
"The Syrian conflict has now entered its eighth year, with more than half of the country’s pre-
war population displaced or killed. Nearly 6 million Syrians are refugees, many living in
overcrowded and inadequate camps in neighboring countries. The situation is particularly
dire in Lebanon, where a quarter of the population is now made up of Syrian refugees. Aid
agencies warn that many of the refugees are living in squalid conditions without access to
basic necessities like clean water and medical care."

News Excerpt 2:

"As fighting continues in Syria, the number of refugees continues to rise. More than 12
million people have been displaced since the start of the conflict, with over 5.5 million
fleeing to neighboring countries. The situation in Syria and neighboring countries remains
critical, with millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. The international
community has called for increased support for refugees, but funding remains a major
challenge."

The Philippines has participated in the refugee crisis in Syria by providing


humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees. In 2017, the Philippine government donated
$300,000 to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support its
efforts in assisting Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. The donation was made
through the Department of Foreign Affairs and was intended to help address the urgent needs
of refugees, including shelter, food, water, and healthcare.

The Philippines has also offered to accept a limited number of Syrian refugees on a
humanitarian basis, but as of 2021, no Syrian refugees have been resettled in the country.
However, the Philippines has continued to provide financial assistance to UNHCR and other
organizations working to assist Syrian refugees.

Assessment for Lesson 9

1. Make a summary of the points.


In 2013, the Philippines initiated arbitration proceedings against China over
their territorial dispute in the South China Sea. In 2016, the Permanent Court of
Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued its ruling in favor of the Philippines, stating
that China's claims to sovereignty over most of the South China Sea had no legal
basis. The tribunal also found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights
by interfering with its fishing and oil exploration activities in the area, and by
constructing artificial islands in the Spratly Islands. The tribunal ruled that China had
caused severe harm to the coral reef environment and breached its obligation to
preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and the habitats of depleted, threatened, or
endangered species.

2. Give 3 reasons why the rulings were in favor of the Philippines.


I. China's claims to historic rights, and other maritime claims, based on its "nine-
dash line" map, were inconsistent with the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
II. China had interfered with the Philippines' rights to exploit resources within its
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf, in violation of
UNCLOS.
III. China had caused irreparable harm to the marine environment by constructing
artificial islands in the Spratly Islands, which had caused severe damage to the
coral reef ecosystem.

3. What did the 2 parties do to enforce the said rulings after the arbitration?
China refused to participate in the arbitration proceedings and rejected the
ruling. However, the Philippines sought to enforce the ruling by engaging in
diplomatic efforts to promote a rules-based order in the South China Sea and by
continuing to engage in peaceful and lawful activities in the disputed area. The ruling
has also been used by other countries, such as Vietnam and Indonesia, to assert their
own maritime claims in the South China Sea. Despite China's rejection of the ruling,
the international community has continued to call for a peaceful resolution to the
dispute in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.

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