Practice question
A mapping office says drawing archipelagic baselines prevents any later delimitation of internal waters inside the enclosure. Explain the Article 50 rule and the relevant Philippine statutory role of NAMRIA.
Legal references
- UNCLOS, Part IV, Articles 46–50: https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/part4.htm; Article 50.
- RA 12064 (November 7, 2024), Philippine Maritime Zones Act: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/98027; Section 4(a)–(b).
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