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.
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
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,
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.
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
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country's maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity, as tensions with China over disputed areas in the South China Sea persist.
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 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,
Marcos signs laws reaffirming PH rights over maritime zones
President Marcos signed into law on Friday, Nov. 8, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—two measures that aim to protect the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction in its waters.
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Manila’s new laws on West Philippine Sea will annoy Beijing – analysts
Manila’s move to codify its rights and jurisdiction in West Philippine Sea will likely be met with strong reaction from China ...
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Marcos inks laws on PH Maritime Zones, Archipelagic Sea Lanes
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Philippines’ two maritime ‘evil laws’ sabotage regional peace and tranquility
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