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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.
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday aimed at strengthening the country's maritime claims and bolstering its territorial integrity, as tensions with China over disputed areas in the South China Sea persist.
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws that reaffirm the country’s maritime territories and its right to access resources, including in the South China Sea. The move angered Beijing,
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.
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 on Philippine Sea Rights, Draws China Ire
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted on Friday two laws bolstering his nation’s maritime claims, drawing criticism from Beijing as South China Sea tensions persist.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion,
Marcos enacts laws to strengthen PH claims in West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday enacted two laws that defined the country’s maritime zones and its archipelagic sea-lanes and air routes to assert the Philippines’ rights over its waters, especially the West Philippine Sea.
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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.
Marcos signs laws charting PH maritime zones, sea lanes | INQToday
President Bongbong Marcos signs the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, asserting the Philippines' sovereignty over its maritime zones.
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Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed South China Sea
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over ...
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Duterte says he had a ‘death squad’ as mayor but didn’t order killings as Philippine president
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he maintained a “death squad” of criminals to kill ...
Former Philippines president admits to keeping ‘death squad’ in war on drugs
He asked police officers to ‘encourage’ suspects to fight back so that officers could justify the slayings, Rodrigo Duterte ...
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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.
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Philippine ex-Pres. Duterte says he kept a `death squad' as mayor to kill criminals
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he maintained a “death squad” of criminals to kill other criminals when he was mayor of a southern city MANILA ...
Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed a "death squad" existed under his watch to control crime when he was ...
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Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a ‘death squad’ as mayor
Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he had maintained a “death squad” of gangsters to kill other criminals when he was the mayor of a southern Philippine city.
As Marcos faces the Trump test, can Philippines count on continued US support?
Analysts warn that Donald Trump's transactional style will require President Marcos to demonstrate his country's strategic ...