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 clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Two Acts, One Message: Will the new sea laws fend off China in the West Philippine Sea?
The “West Philippine Sea” is finally enshrined in the country’s law following the passage of two landmark measures that fully define the country’s maritime boundaries and designate legal sea lanes but whether or not China will respect these laws remains murky.
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 conduct and of trying to disrupt energy and fisheries activity in their EEZs.
China Objects to New Philippine Maritime Laws Covering South China Sea Areas
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China made "solemn representations" to the ambassador shortly after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act into law to strengthen his country's maritime claims and bolster its territorial ...
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
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights as China Row Persists
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted on Friday two laws bolstering his nation’s maritime claims and pushed to tap energy resources, as tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea persist.
Marcos signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Laws aimed at reinforcing Philippine rights to resources Unclear if laws could reduce incidents with China in EEZ China unlikely to recognize laws, senator says MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity,
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Marcos signs laws charting PH maritime zones, sea lanes
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday signed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic ...
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Philippine president signs laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
The Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act would define the Philippines’ maritime entitlements and set ...
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Tolentino: Signing of two PH maritime laws a victory for every Filipino
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino hailed the signing of two landmark laws asserting the country's territorial ...
Philippines’ two maritime ‘evil laws’ sabotage regional peace and tranquility
Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes (PASL) Act is a serious violation of international laws, including the Charter ...