New Philippine Laws Define Maritime Zones in the South China Sea
Philippine President Marcos passed two maritime laws last week in a move that Manila says will strengthen its sovereignty over waters within the country’s archipelago and the South China Sea. Using standards set forth by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),
China, Philippines Spar Over New Maritime Laws, Baseline Drawings in South China Sea
In response, China's ambassador Huang Xilian to the Philippines said late on Wednesday the baseline was a "necessary response" to the Philippines' new maritime law and a "routine
China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'
China's embassy warned the Philippines to cease any "unilateral actions" after Manila brought in two new maritime laws meant to define territory, sea lanes and air routes.
South China Sea: Beijing wants Philippines to cede its claims, Manila’s defence minister says
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro claims China’s actions are contrary to international law and closer ties with partners like Australia are crucial.
Philippines Says It's Under Pressure From China to Cede Claims in South China Sea
China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
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What are the PH Maritime Zones Act, Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act all about?
The Philippine Maritime Zones Act sets the limits of the Philippines maritime entitlements, or the extent of the Philippines’ ...
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Marcos signs laws strengthening territorial rights to the West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, November 8, signed into law two measures that would give the country’s claim over ...
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Frantic locals catch thousands of fish washed up on shore
Frantic locals raced to catch thousands of fish that washed up on the shore. Footage shows the frenzied residents and ...
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U.S., Philippine Marines Train to Repel Amphibious Invasion in KAMANDAG Drills
F-35B Lightning IIs from the “Vikings” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 launched from USS Boxer (LHD-4) — which was sailing in the Sulu Sea during the drill — to strike a notional ...
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Palawan ‘key terrain’ to defend and operate from, says Marine commander in the Philippines
Sean Dynan. “It controls the straights into the Sulu Sea and into the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea,” he told Stars and Stripes while standing on Palawan’s western shore Tuesday.
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NMC to take ‘coherent, cohesive’ approach in maritime concerns
The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Friday said it would take a “coherent and cohesive” approach in addressing maritime ...
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Mapped: Tropical storm Trami wreaks havoc in Philippines and leaves 26 people dead
It cautioned that the storm could trigger rough conditions in the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, posing further risks to coastal areas. Residents were advised to stay alert and follow updates ...
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PH affirms maritime zones, angering China
Marcos Jr. enacted two laws that defined the country’s maritime zones and archipelagic sea-lanes and air routes on the West ...
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US, Filipino marines practice repelling an invasion from disputed South China Sea waters
ABORLAN, Philippines — U.S. and Filipino marines used live fire Tuesday to rehearse their defense against a hostile amphibious landing, less than 150 miles from the August scene of a coast guard ...
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Time to engage China in its terms
One of the great dualities in life is that while none of us like having a boss, all of us have to learn how to develop a good ...