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 maintains disputes with China. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), sign
China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
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 Furious Over New Philippine Laws: Maritime Sovereignty Sparks Tensions
The Philippines recently passed two major laws— the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—to strengthen its control and authority over its territorial waters. These new laws aim to protect the Philippines’ sovereign rights over its maritime zones,
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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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.
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 ...
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‘Kian Bill’ filed in Congress, seeks humane approach to drug war
A House lawmaker filed the Public Health Approach to Drug Use Act of 2024 on Monday, November 4, seeking to establish a ...
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China blasts PHL for passing maritime zones law, summons PHL envoy
CHINA has rebuked the Philippines for passing two legislation that defined the maritime zones limit and the archipelagic sea lanes of the Philippines. China’s Foreign Ministry summoned Philippine ...
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Philippine Congress unlikely to invite ICC representatives to drug war probe
PHILIPPINE lawmakers are unlikely to invite officials from ... where thousands of suspects died. Both Houses of Congress are conducting separate investigations of Mr. Duterte’s anti-narcotics ...
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Comelec urges Congress to decide on fate of 2025 BARMM polls
Cpmelec appealed to Congress to  finalize before the end of December whether or not it would push for the deferment of the ...
China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows 'resolute' action if provoked
Beijing has condemned two laws enacted by Manila, saying they breach Chinese rights in the Sea, while calling on the ...
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Philippines defines its sea routes to defend interests
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed ... The foreign affairs committee of China's top ...
China’s FM, top legislature condemn so-called Philippine maritime act
China's top legislature, on Friday expressed firm opposition to and strong condemnation of the Philippines' introduction of ...
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Commitment to alliance stays strong whoever wins US presidency: envoy
The iron-clad alliance of the Philippines and the United States remains strong whoever wins the US presidential elections, US ...
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new ...