Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights

Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights as China Row Persists
Marcos signed the Maritime Zones Act, which seeks to make the Philippines’ maritime rights well-defined by creating routes over its waters and airspace.
Marcos signs laws strengthening territorial rights to the West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, November 8, signed into law two measures that would give the country’s claim over the West Philippine Sea more teeth: the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws
Philippine President Signs New Laws to Assert South China Sea Rights, Sovereignty
China asserts its claim of sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea through an armada of coast guard ships, some of which are accused by its neighbours of aggressive con
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China’s vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
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Marcos signs 2 laws that define PH maritime zones based on UNCLOS
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday signed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic ...
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Philippines approves two new laws reaffirming sovereignty in disputed waters with China
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At least 126 dead and missing after landslides, massive flooding in Philippines brought by Tropical Storm Trami
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Marcos vows to boost road safety efforts in meeting with UN envoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated on Thursday the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety in the Philippines. He said this in a brief statement following the courtesy call of the ...