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.
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 ...
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
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.
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 so-called "Maritime Zones Act" and "Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act"
BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has issued a statement on the Philippines signing into law the so-called "Maritime Zones Act" and "Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act," and summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China to make serious protests, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Friday.
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows ‘resolute’ action if provoked
Beijing says laws enacted on Friday are attempt by Manila to legitimise ‘illegal ruling’ in 2016 South China Sea arbitration case.
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The new legislation, which includes the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, ...
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President Marcos signs laws asserting Philippines sea rights, sovereignty
Meanwhile, RA 12065 or the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act designates three sea lanes in the country’s archipelagic ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...