Philippine Maritime Law Interpretation

Summary

The petitions merit depends on Republic Act No. 9522, which aligns Philippine maritime zones with UNCLOS. It includes the Kalayaan Island Group and Scarborough Shoal under a regime of islands. The Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality, affirming compliance with international law.

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Certainly, here are some details on how Republic Act No. * aligns with international commitments:
- UNCLOS Compliance: RA * aligns the Philippines' maritime zones with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which the Philippines ratified in *.
- Regime of Islands: It designates the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) and Scarborough Shoal under a "regime of islands," consistent with UNCLOS provisions.
- Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court upheld RA *'s constitutionality, affirming that it does not discard the Philippines' territorial claims but rather conforms them to international law.
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