MANILA, Philippines — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, who led the Philippines in securing the historic ruling that junked China's sweeping claims over the West Philippine Sea, is remembered as a 'staunch advocate' for the security, rights, and welfare of Filipinos in the country and around the world. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said this as it mourned the passing of its former chief on Tuesday, April 18, while en route to San Francisco. In recalling Del Rosario's contributions to the Philippines' foreign affairs, DFA called Del Rosario 'a staunch advocate of protecting and advancing national security and promoting the rights and welfare of Filipinos both in the Philippines and abroad.

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