by Catherine S. Valente - Javier Joe Ismael - Red Mendoza - Franco Jose C. Baroña - Philippine News Agency
Nov 09, 2024 12:14 am
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law two landmark bills defining the country's maritime zones and archipelagic boundaries in a move designed to further strengthen the nation's rights over the West Philippine Sea.
In a ceremony in Malacañang, the President signed Republic Act (RA) 12064, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and RA 12065, or the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.
OUR WATERS President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act (RA) 12064, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and RA 12065, or the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, in a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on Nov. 8, 2024. Present to witness the signing were representatives from Congress, the Cabinet and the Philippine Coast Guard. PHOTO BY NOEL B. PABALATE / PPA POOL