"Philippine authorities have the right to seize assets and properties owned by the Chinese state in the Philippines to satisfy China's debt to the Filipino people once China's full monetary damages are determined," Del Rosario said. "China can be held accountable here in our country and the Philippine government needs to stand up for Filipinos," said Del Rosario, who dragged China to an arbitration court in 2012 to settle the Philippines’ maritime dispute with that country. Meanwhile, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said Monday the Philippines needs to have a single repository of "historical, legal and environmental research" on the West Philippine Sea.

Ex-envoy: Seize China’s assets as damage payment. (2020, June 9). Manila Standard, pp. A1, A2.