Tiangco emphasized that the Philippine map has a legal basis. The National Maritime Council said the new law identifies the archipelagic baselines under the 2009 Philippine Baselines Law as the ...

The Philippine Maritime Zones Act will likewise clarify the geographical extent of the Philippine maritime domain and specify the legal powers that the Philippines may exercise over these areas. In an ...

China is seeking to substantiate its claim to a contentious reef in the Philippines' internationally recognized exclusive economic zone (EEZ), further escalating tensions with the U.S. ally.

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 ...

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.

"We look at this initiative of Google Maps as a reflection of the growing acceptance that the waters of the West Philippine Sea are within our sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction, in ...

MANILA, Philippines -- 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 ...