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.
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 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 Philippines to "immediately stop any unilateral actions that could escalate disputes".
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,
Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed Waters
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over its vast maritime areas, including parts of the South China Sea. This move angered China,
China objects to new Philippine maritime laws
China expressed on Friday its strong objections to two new Philippine laws that define the country's maritime boundaries over disputed areas in the South China Sea, summoning the Philippines'
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 ...
Ex-Philippine president Duterte’s ‘I had a death squad’ admission stuns senators
Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he also ordered the police to ‘encourage’ arrested suspects into fighting back so that they ...
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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 ...