In Washington the following day the US aligned its policy in the SCS with the international court award. The court award is his means and the US has his back for peaceful initiatives. Manila rightfully can seize China state assets in the Philippines. (8) Government must listen to its people: “Nine in ten Filipinos believe it is important to regain control of the artificial islands built by China. Nine in ten Filipinos believe it is important to strengthen military capability.

Source: Philippine Star July 16, 2020 15:56 UTC