Marcos signs 2 key sea laws | Nov. 9, 2024

President Marcos signs laws asserting Philippines sea rights, sovereignty
President Marcos signed into law yesterday two measures designating sea and air routes for foreign ships and aircraft within the country’s archipelagic waters. Marcos said Republic Act 12064 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act clearly defines the extent and boundaries of the country’s maritime zones in accordance with the Constitution,
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 on Philippine Sea rights but immediately draws China ire
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted two laws bolstering his nation’s maritime claims, drawing criticism from Beijing as South China Sea tensions persist.
Marcos enacts laws to strengthen PH claims in West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday enacted two laws that defined the country’s maritime zones and its archipelagic sea-lanes and air routes to assert the Philippines’ rights over its waters, especially the West Philippine Sea.
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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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President Bongbong Marcos signs the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, asserting the Philippines' sovereignty over its maritime zones.
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Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
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Pimentel urges Marcos to rejoin ICC
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Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
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China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
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