Philippines, South China Sea and Marcos

New Philippines maritime laws get US backing, anger China
The United States has lauded the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act that seeks to further buttress the country’s sovereign rights over its waters, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international law.
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.
HEADLINES: Marcos signs 2 key sea laws | November 9, 2024
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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.

Typhoon, Philippines

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Man shot dead over parking dispute in Manila
A man was shot dead by another man who was competing with him to get a customer for a parking space outside a commercial ...
A powerful typhoon nears the Philippines, with many shelters still crammed after a recent storm
MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers in northern Philippine provinces were forced to evacuate on Wednesday as a powerful ...
Philippines orders evacuations, puts troops on standby for Typhoon Yinxing
MANILA – The Philippines ordered evacuations, stockpiled food and put soldiers on standby in preparation for Typhoon Yinxing, ...
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Duterte’s jarring testimony into drug killings in Philippines relives a nightmare for many
The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the ...
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Storm Leaves Scores Dead and Widespread Damage in the Philippines
Trami hit the island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, bringing two months’ worth of rain to some areas in just 24 ...
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Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 65 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Tropical storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead after extensive flooding that forced authorities to ...
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Tropical Storm Trami Leaves at Least 24 People Dead in Flooding and Landslides in Philippines
While thousands of villagers trapped in floodwaters have been rescued by government forces, more need to be saved.
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Qantas officially launches nonstop flights from Brisbane to Manila, Philippines
Qantas has officially launched its inaugural nonstop flight from Brisbane Airport to Manila International Airport ...
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Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila
A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 128 Balut, Tondo, Manila on Thursday evening, November 7. According to ...
Floods in Philippines kill at least 9 and trap others on roofs as storm approaches
Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue ...