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Practice question: Scope of National Territory

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A school atlas marks the Philippine EEZ and territorial sea with one legend: “complete land-type sovereignty, with no distinction.” Explain why the legend is legally inaccurate under RA 12064.

Legal references

  • RA 12064 (November 7, 2024), Philippine Maritime Zones Act: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/98027; Sections 5, 7 and 13.

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