Hinihiling ni Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles kay Sen. Sonny Angara, na siya ring incoming Department of Education (DepEd), na isama ang mga paksa sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) territorial claims at ang 2016 arbitral ruling sa national history curriculum.
“Educating our youth about the significant issues surrounding our territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea is crucial for fostering a well-informed citizenry and cultivating a sense of national pride and responsibility,” sabi ni Nograles.
Sinabi ni Nograles nitong Linggo, Hulyo 7, na ang pagsama nito sa history ay magpapalakas ng national awareness at pag-unawa sa integridad ng teritoryo ng Pilipinas.
“The 2016 UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) arbitral ruling is a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, affirming our sovereign rights over our territories that are being claimed by China. It is imperative that this landmark decision and the ongoing territorial disputes are comprehensively taught in our schools,” saad ni Nograles.
“Our young Filipinos should be aware of the legal and historical context of our territorial claims to better appreciate the efforts of our government and diplomats in defending our sovereignty,” dagdag pa ni Nograles.