Philippines Solidifies Sovereignty with Landmark Maritime Laws to Protect West Philippine Sea
Signing into law the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made a clear statement on claiming the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty. Particularly over the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, these historic steps represent a significant progress in the nation’s continuous attempts to protect its waters. These new rules will not only support …