(TRUE or FALSE): The author feels empathy towards Filipino fisherfolk who face challenges due to the constant presence and harassment by Chinese vessels.
TRUE
15
(CONCERNED or APATHETIC): The vast resources that can be found in the West Philippine Sea ultimately benefit Filipino fisherfolk. However, they face a bigger challenge in the form of the constant presence of Chinese vessels in the area.
CONCERNED
15
(TRUE or FALSE): "Protect Our Sovereignty, Secure Our Future: Defending Our Rights in the West Philippine Sea" is a good campaign for the protection of the WPS.
TRUE
15
(STRONG or WEAK Evidence): Many experts believe that the coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea don't need any special attention from a government agency because they are thriving and not at risk of damage.
Weak
15
(TRUE or FALSE): This data supports that the West Philippine Sea: In Apayao, medium-sized milkfish (bangus) costs between PhP200 and PhP220 per kilogram. Medium-sized tilapia from outside Apayao costs PhP180 per kilogram.
TRUE
15
(TRUE or FALSE): United States-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit is a reference cited in the article.
FALSE
15
(STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS): Bringing up international regulations, such as UNCLOS, improves the argument by proving that it corresponds to international legal standards and underlining the need of following them.
STRENGTH
15
(STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS): The article describes how Chinese actions affect Filipino fishermen and the fishing industry, but it may also provide further information about potential future developments and solutions to these difficulties.
WEAKNESS
15
(TRUE or FALSE): The Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zones serves as the essential concept that provides as proof for the legitimacy of the Philippines' sovereignty over the Western Philippine Sea.
FALSE
15
(TRUE or FALSE): The main idea is about the importance of the West Philippine Sea and its resources both economically and environmentally. The writer makes a stance on conserving and fighting for them.