The United Nations officially recognized Benham Rise as part of the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines on April 12, 2012 .
We should not take this occasion for granted. By this recognition, we effectively increased our marine territory with an additional area approximately one and half times the size of Luzon.
I propose we celebrate this event by making April 12 as Benham Rise Day and the entire April as Benham Rise month.
There are many ways to celebrate this day: Schools holding exhibits and special lectures, local government can hold parades in appreciation of our marine treasures, businesses can do marketing promotion built around the Benham Rise and artists can honor this day with their craft etc.
Let the world know that Benham Rise is ours.
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