"Let me emphasize that the so-called Philippine Maritime Zones Act illegally includes China's Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal ...

using the Chinese names for Scarborough Shoal and the Spratly Islands respectively. Marcos said the two laws he signed, which define maritime entitlements and set designated sea lanes and air routes, ...

Heightened Military Presence: Both China and the Philippines are likely to maintain or increase their military presence ...