Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights

Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
At a nationally televised ceremony, Marcos emphasized the importance of the new laws in protecting the Philippines' maritime resources and biodiversity. "These signal our resolve to protect our maritime resources, preserve our rich biodiversity and ensure ...
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights as China Row Persists
Marcos signed the Maritime Zones Act, which seeks to make the Philippines’ maritime rights well-defined by creating routes over its waters and airspace.
Philippines approves two new laws reaffirming sovereignty in disputed waters with China
The Philippines approved two new laws on Friday aimed at reaffirming its sovereignty in the South China Sea, where it maintains disputes with China. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), sign
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 con
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China,
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 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: Lessons from Yolanda ‘should not be lost with the passage of time’
In commemoration of the 11th anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” ...
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The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
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Marcos gov’t assumes responsibility for ‘unfulfilled commitments’ for Yolanda rehab
All unfulfilled commitments made in the past for Yolanda rehabilitation are responsibilities we fully assume,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda ...
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Marcos signs 2 laws that define PH maritime zones based on UNCLOS
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday signed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic ...
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Marcos signs maritime laws to ‘fortify sovereign rights’
As China continues its encroachment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand Marcos signed last Friday two new laws to “fortify” Philippines’ sovereign rights in its maritime ...
Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says
The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to ...
Philippines' Marcos Congratulates Trump, Pins Hope On 'Unshakeable Alliance'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for winning the US presidential election, saying he looked forward to furthering Manila's "unshakeable alliance" with its ...
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Marcos vows to boost road safety efforts in meeting with UN envoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated on Thursday the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety in the Philippines. He said this in a brief statement following the courtesy call of the ...