In recent news this month, reports on the Philippines’ diplomatic protests over transgressions in our country’s exclusive economic zone were made by the Department of Foreign Affairs against China.
The Ayungin Shoal is within the Philippine’s EEZ and continental shelf, as affirmed by the 2016 Arbitral Award in the South China Sea Arbitration. As such, China is without authority to interfere with the Philippine’s legitimate activities held in the Ayungin Shoal. The coastal state also has jurisdiction, as provided for in the relevant provisions of the UNCLOS, with regard to: the establishment and use of artificial islands, installations, and structures; marine scientific research; and the protection and preservation of the marine environment. Further, the coastal state also has other rights and duties provided for under international and domestic laws.
Despite our country’s multiple diplomatic protests, however, reports of incursions in the West Philippine Sea are still continuing to date.
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