THE move of the Philippine Government to bring the WPS/Spratlys issue  to a United Nations arbitration process has won wide public support. Our claim is based on universally recognized principles of international law, treaties, conven- tions and geography. We are particularly sure that our stand is based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos). It is noted that our approach has been received favorably and a Tribunal has been formed and legal experts from various countries have been chosen to compose it.