Tag: Philippine Maritime Zones Act
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Alyansa Senatorial Candidates Rally Behind President Marcos’ West Philippine Sea Policy
In a show of unity, the senatorial candidates of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas voiced their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm stance on defending the Philippines’ sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea during a press conference in Pasay City. The event, held at Citadines Bay City Manila, saw prominent figures such as…
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Philippine Official Clarifies West Philippine Sea Boundaries, Denies Spy Allegations
In a recent press briefing, Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director General of the National Security Council, firmly refuted assertions that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is merely a conceptual construct. He emphasized that the WPS is legally defined under Republic Act 12064, known as the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, which was signed into law by President…
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Philippine Coast Guard Defends Use of ‘West Philippine Sea’ in National Legislation
In a robust defense of national terminology, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, has criticized Sagip party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta for questioning the legitimacy of the term ‘West Philippine Sea’. Tarriela argued that there is no legal impediment to incorporating the term into Philippine laws, emphasizing its widespread…
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Hontiveros Supports Multinational Maritime Exercise, Affirms Philippine Maritime Rights
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) held on February 5, involving the Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan. The event, which took place in Manila, was highlighted by Hontiveros as a crucial step towards ensuring a ‘free, open, and secure’ Indo-Pacific region. She…
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Overwhelming Majority of Filipinos Support Government’s Defense of West Philippine Sea
A recent OCTA Research survey reveals that a significant 84% of Filipinos endorse the Philippine government’s actions to safeguard and assert its maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea. The survey, known as Tugon ng Masa, was carried out between November 10 and 16, 2024, and highlighted a robust backing for these efforts across various…
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