BEYOND THE BEND: Urgently needed maritime legislation in the Philippines

MELBOURNE, Australia —Multiple actors are now contributing towards reclaiming our historical sobriquet, “Pearl of the Orient Seas.” For instance, several civil society organizations —, just to name a few—have been actively raising awareness about serious maritime concerns as well as offering capacity-building trainings to address them.

The law aims to provide a clear delineation of the Philippine maritime boundaries. With a statutory framework providing guidance, the expectation is that pertinent government institutions will perform their mandates more effectively, especially as it relates to the protection of the marine ecology within and surrounding the Philippine archipelago.

Our lawmakers must always remember that statutes are to be written with the goal of enabling the public to adhere to its commands. Hence, there should be as little vagueness and ambiguity as possible in law drafting. A poorly crafted law can undermine both government enforcement and public compliance. Keep in mind that such “gray areas” within the law usually give rise to graft and corruption.

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