MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two landmark measures defining the country's maritime zones and archipelagic sea laws that were seen to further strengthen the nation's rights over the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two landmark measures defining the country's maritime zones and archipelagic sea laws that were seen to further strengthen the nation's rights over the West Philippine Sea.In a ceremony in Malacañang, Marcos signed Republic Act 12064 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and RA 12065 or the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act before legislators, Cabinet members, and other government officials.
It also states that the Philippines has rights and privileges in the high seas and the international seabed as provided for in the UNCLOS and other existing laws and treaties.All maritime scientific research in the maritime zones of the Philippines shall redound to the benefit of the Filipino people, the new law read.
Signs Landmark Laws Defining PH Territorial Waters
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