Marcos, China

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 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 Sea Lanes Act. To be known as Republic Act (RA) No. 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act aims to declare the country’s maritime zones in accordance with the standards set by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Marcos Signs Laws on Philippine Sea Rights, Draws China Ire
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.
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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President Marcos signs laws asserting Philippines sea rights, sovereignty
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos signed into law yesterday two measures designating sea and air routes for foreign ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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: 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” ...