UNCLOS was the basis of the 2016 Hague ruling that struck down China's expansive claim over the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines – Forty years after the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was adopted, the Department of Foreign Affairs retraced its history and celebrated the landmark convention for its role in setting the maritime entitlements of coastal states, including archipelagic states such as the Philippines.that struck down China’s expansive claim over the West Philippine Sea.
Setting the tone for the conference, DFA Undersecretary Carlos Sorreta gave a philosophical and political perspective on the archipelagic doctrine. Ambassadors Lauro Baja Jr. and Victor Garcia III, both UNCLOS III delegates, formed a panel with Sorreta to share insights during the negotiations and the signing of the convention.
During Ponce’s part, she talked about over 20 years of negotiations with Indonesia based on UNCLOS that has resulted in the successful delineation of the two countries’ exclusive economic zones.
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