It's been nearly seven years since The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines and invalidated China's sweeping claims over the South China Sea.
But for a foreign affairs official who was part of the country's legal team, there is so much more to be done in upholding the ruling.
Tristan Nodalo reports.
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