It has no authority and no legal status if a disputing party is not willing to subject itself to its arbitration. ... The Americans and its allies have tried to deceive the world that the PCA's rulings on the Philippines submission are binding and legal.

Is PCA decision binding?

The decision is binding on the parties, and there is no mechanism for appeal.

Is the award of Permanent Court of Arbitration binding?

Parties have the option of selecting non- binding procedures like mediation and conciliation but if parties choose arbitration for dispute resolution, the decision of the arbitral tribunal is binding on them under Permanent Court of Arbitration. ...