NEW laws defining the country's maritime zones and archipelagic boundaries drew fire from China while eliciting support from the United States late Friday.

Beijing summoned the Philippine ambassador to China to lodge formal protests over the enactment of the "Maritime Zones Act" and the "Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act," which it said includes territories claimed by China.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details