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.
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.
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.
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows 'resolute' action if provoked
Beijing has condemned two laws enacted by Manila, saying they breach Chinese rights in the Sea, while calling on the Philippines to "immediately stop any unilateral actions that could escalate disputes".
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 Sea Lanes Act. To be known as
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
BEIJING/MANILA >> China summoned the Philippines’ ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea,
China opposes Marcos' signing of two maritime laws
China has objected to President Marcos' signing of two maritime laws that have affirmed the Philippines' sovereignty over its maritime zone, including its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), part of which is being illegally claimed by Beijing.
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What are the PH Maritime Zones Act, Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act all about?
The Philippine Maritime Zones Act sets the limits of the Philippines maritime entitlements, or the extent of the Philippines’ ...
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Beijing denounces Manila over pair of South China Sea acts
The Foreign Ministry condemned and opposed the so-called "Maritime Zones Act" and "Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act", which ...
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Philippines defines its sea routes to defend interests
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed ...
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China opposes new PH sea laws, summons envoy
the same day that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the "Maritime Zones Act" and the "Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act." Mao said the legislation seeks to legitimize illegal arbitral awards ...
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West Philippine Sea included in new PH map that will be out soon
The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Namria) said a new Philippine map that would include the West ...
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Marcos inks laws on PH Maritime Zones, Archipelagic Sea Lanes
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed laws declaring the maritime zones under Philippine jurisdiction and ...
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 ...