Let the games begin: Filipino netizens react to #CHexit
With the Permanent Court on Arbitration issuing an award in favor of the Philippines, Filipinos both here and abroad have taken to Twitter and Facebook to say their piece about the monumental decision.
https://twitter.com/MyDearWriter/status/752770385448345600
https://twitter.com/jason_without_y/status/752656870356180993
https://twitter.com/zcybarolaaaaaaa/status/752808981857349632
https://twitter.com/edignaciox/status/753081786696081409
https://twitter.com/mavis415/status/753079705952194560
https://twitter.com/ricomartinezIII/status/753133920099512320
Some even made a cartoon out of it:
https://twitter.com/mybdyisrdytabi/status/753071233336352769
One of the more popular posts though is the one from upcoming movie Camp Sawi (Camp Ill-fated):
EVEN FILMS ARE IN ON THE ACT. Camp Sawi, an upcoming film, posted this on their Facebook page. It says “At least the West Philippine Sea was fought for.”
And this one, which has seen its time on both Twitter and Facebook:
https://twitter.com/YGR0YALTIES/status/752851739242483713
Known personalities (politicians, journalists, celebrities) have also shared their thoughts on the subject.
Make a stand. #CHexit pic.twitter.com/wMf6LyRYxQ
— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) July 13, 2016
Gretchen Ho is a TV show host for ANC and a former volleyball star for Ateneo De Manila University.
Today's fortune cookie says #CHexit: pic.twitter.com/U5jmEjndQk
— Tonyo Cruz (@tonyocruz) July 12, 2016
Tonyo Cruz is a blogger and columnist for the Manila Bulletin.
A message from Padma to Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea. ✌️😁 #CHexit #CHugi pic.twitter.com/wBvdapwzjg
— Sharwin Tee (@chefsharwin) July 12, 2016
Sharwin Tee is the host of Lifestyle TV’s Curiosity Got the Chef.
Our appreciation goes to Albert Del Rosario. Oh how we miss you sir! #CHexit
— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) July 12, 2016
Ces Drilon-Oreña is a news anchor for ANC and ABS-CBN’s late-night newscast Bandila.
Congrats to the Philippine delegation that worked on our case & all our countrymen who stood by our claim. #CHexit pic.twitter.com/LGiw1OD6Ge
— Bam Aquino (@bamaquino) July 12, 2016
A tweet from Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV.
Lately, a new side of this topic has risen: who to thank for this success? Most people argue that it’s a victory that should be claimed by the former administration, but a lot of President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters are already claiming it was Duterte that landed us this win.
https://twitter.com/simplengbisaya/status/752817833331924992
Like this one, which seems to have struck a nerve with a lot of people.
https://twitter.com/elainecedillo/status/752807486810316800
A lot of people cited this tweet by @elainecedillo to “give credit where credit is due.”
Concerns have also been raised as to our next move after this monumental decision.
https://twitter.com/cesdrilon/status/752800342148980736
Veteran journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon said it best.
What are your thoughts and feelings on this monumental decision? Hit us up in the comments section below.
Source: Rappler, ABS-CBN News
