However, these bills have not yet been consolidated into a single bill to be voted upon by the Senate.That seems to be good news, as it clearly and finally defines our land territory and our maritime zones, especially our exclusive economic zone. After two decades, we will have an official map.
In the panel's hearing on July 7, 2015, one of the panel members interpellated one Aquino lawyer, Philippe Sands, on whether he was aware of what 'Presidential Decree 1596 of the Philippines' means in terms of the dispute.Sands replied: 'Under Philippine law, as a treaty lawfully entered into by the Philippines, Unclos is part of internal law, and it has the same status as national legislation.
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