The latest ruling by an international tribunal in The Hague regarding the South China Sea seemed to be a positive result for Manila but in a sense it also reflects the Philippines' role as a fickle player on the world stage and its lack of vision in handling such disputes.
Despite its agreement with Beijing to resolve their disputes in South China Sea via bilateral talks, which could be testified by several joint statements and declarations, Manila readily reneges on its promises and takes every chance to make waves in the South China Sea.
Earlier this year, the Philippines staged a string of stunts to generate publicity and rake up support for its South China Sea claim, at the cost of Manila-Beijing ties and regional stability.
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