
Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Akbayan party-list members rally in front of the Chinese embassy in Makati City on March 19 2025, as they called on the Philippine government to file a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to compel China to pay environmental reparations amounting to at least P250 billion for its illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea and to demand the full withdrawal of its vessels and personnel from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO