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.
Claim what is ours. ??#WestPhilippineSea #CHExit
— MyDearWriter (@MyDearWriter) July 12, 2016
You harassed our fishermen, destroyed our reefs and plundered our marine resources. It's time for you to leave our territory! #CHexit ??
— Hey it's just J (@jason_without_y) July 12, 2016
David wins over Goliath! Finally, it is OURS.?????? #WestPhilippineSea #CHexit ???
— Zcyrel Barola (@zcybarolaaaaaaa) July 12, 2016
To claim what is ours is the best feeling ever. #WestPHSea #CHexit
— Ed Ignacio (@edignaciox) July 13, 2016
VICTORY to us!!!#WestPHSea???
— Maronie Visitacion (@mavis415) July 13, 2016
We may have won the battle of words yet we still don't know if our opponent will respect such kind of battle. #WestPHSea
— rico martinez iii (@ricomartinezIII) July 13, 2016
Some even made a cartoon out of it:
#CHexit pic.twitter.com/TrbRcvwpxO
— yammie ❁ (@mybdyisrdytabi) July 13, 2016
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:
Let the International rule of law prevails #CHexit Congratulations ?? pic.twitter.com/xQtiUWFLb6
— Jechü (@YGR0YALTIES) July 12, 2016
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.
Thank you Mayor President Duterte. You are our lucky pearl of the West Philippines sea. #Duterte #CHexit
— #DUTERTE2016 (@simplengbisaya) July 12, 2016
Like this one, which seems to have struck a nerve with a lot of people.
It's funny on how people praises Duterte for #CHexit when in fact it was PNoy's effort & the team. Credit to where credit is due kapatid.
— elainecedillo (@elainecedillo) July 12, 2016
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.
Now comes the hard part. How does the global community enforce the ruling? #CHexit
— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) July 12, 2016
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
