MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino who has quietly spent most of his life mapping out the limits of the Philippines has landed a seat in a distinguished United Nations body that has the power to determine if seabed territory can become part of nations.
“My advocacy really is the full and strict implementation of international law, including UNCLOS, the full determination of maritime entitlements of coastal states in the delineation of different maritime zones, and in the delimitation of international maritime boundaries. We have been very consistent with that advocacy,” Carandang told Rappler in an interview.
In his new role, Carandang views his stint at the CLCS as a step up in the country’s long fight to defend the rule of law in the seas. That the Philippines for the first time is represented in the UN body means it has developed enough expertise to contribute and assess claims made by other states on their undersea territory.
The successful validation of the Philippines’ claims to the underwater plateau became the first major expansion of the country’s maritime boundaries since it declared its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone in 1970. As a result, the Philippines was confirmed to have sovereign rights over the area believed to be rich in minerals and gas.
“The message [is] that, ‘Hey, the Philippines is serious. We have been very consistent in the application of international law, in maritime governance, and we are doing this. Listen to us,’” he said.
Be firm & stand!
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »