Tensions continued in the West Philippine Sea in 2024 as China maintained its claims over the South China Sea despite the 2016 ruling of The Hague-based international arbitration tribunal favoring the Philippines.Manila has been exerting efforts to defend its sovereign rights and repel Beijing's illegal presence and aggressive actions against Philippine personnel and fishers over the disputed territory.
Compared to 2023, the Philippines has been more active and swift in pushing for defense cooperation with other countries, Batongbacal said.LegislationOn the legal front, meanwhile, Malaya said the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act have been passed this year to enshrine in domestic legislation the country’s maritime rights.Signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
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