Members of Manila's Vietnamese Community joined hands with their Filipino counterparts backing a UN decision favoring the Philippines in its maritime dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea.
China's increasingly assertive maritime activities in the East and South China seas have raised concerns and tensions in the region.
Filipino protesters offered the Sampaguita', their national flower, to China, while others blew horns.
Protesters were urging China to abide by international law after a United Nations arbitration panel ruled in favour of the Philippines in its maritime dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea.
Vietnamese protesters waved flags and held placards, reading (English) 'China mush respect international law'.
Members of Manila's Vietnamese Community joined hands with their Filipino counterparts and held a joint demonstration in front of the Chinese Embassy.
China says it doesn't recognize the July 12 ruling by the Hague Court.