President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos responded to China's recent claims in the West Philippine Sea, stating they were 'not unexpected' while highlighting
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos responded to China’s recent claims in the West Philippine Sea, stating they were “not unexpected” while highlighting the need for clearer maritime boundaries to ease tensions.- Advertisement -
China’s foreign ministry accused Manila of reinforcing an “illegal arbitral award” regarding the South China Sea through domestic legislation, following President Marcos’ enactment of twin laws that defined the Philippines’ maritime zones and archipelagic sea lanes and air routes to assert its rights over the West Philippine Sea.
This act is seen as a crucial step in asserting the Philippines’ jurisdiction over its waters amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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