New Philippines maritime laws get US backing, anger China
The United States has lauded the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act that seeks to further buttress the country’s sovereign rights over its waters, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international law.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive 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,
Marcos Signs Laws Rejecting China's Expansive Sea Boundary Claims
The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws
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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Complaints filed against Duterte and former top cops at Philippine UN human rights body
The women’s complaints accused Mr Duterte, former Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar and police colonel ...
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Nationalism and the oligarchy
However, they maintain their dominant influence on politics via a network of individuals who hold positions of power and influence in the political domain.The session's speaker hypothesized that the ...
Three arrested over kidnapping of newlywed American YouTuber in Philippines —in possible love triangle
Three people have been arrested over the kidnapping of still-missing newlywed American YouTuber Elliot Eastman in the ...
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Philippines police arrest five Nigerians for kidnapping
Five Nigerians have been arrested in the Philippines for allegedly kidnapping their compatriot. The suspects were arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga on Thursday.
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Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Patrol Boats from France in $438 Million ODA Project
France is set to provide 40 patrol vessels and logistical support to the Philippine Coast Guard following the approval of a ...
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Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American
Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they ...
Philippine police to investigate Duterte's 'death squad' claims
The Philippine police said on Wednesday they will investigate revelations made by former President Rodrigo Duterte that he ...
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Philippine National Para Games finally set for return after five years
After being shelved for five years, the Philippine National Para Games will finally see light once again. The Para Games, which will make its return after the COVID-19 pandemic, will have over 900 ...
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Gomez closes in on 3rd Philippine National Open Chess crown
The Biñan native will have two assignments left — Daniel Quizon and local bet Joel Banawa — before he achieves what he had ...
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Complaints filed against Duterte, former top cops, at Philippine UN Human Rights body
The women’s complaints accused Duterte, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Guillermo Eleazar and Police ...