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What does Presidential Proclamation 316 designate the month of September as?
Who signed Presidential Proclamation 316 on 14 September 2017?
Which year was Presidential Proclamation 316 signed?
What is the main purpose of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month as established by the proclamation?
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Which day of the month was Presidential Proclamation 316 officially signed?
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What does the Archipelagic Doctrine recognize regarding the waters around an archipelago?
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Which document enshrines the Archipelagic Doctrine in relation to the Philippine Constitution?
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What was a significant concern if the Archipelagic Doctrine was not established?
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Which countries were instrumental in advocating for the Archipelagic Doctrine alongside the Philippines?
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How long did it take for the Archipelagic Doctrine to gain international recognition?
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Which aspect of the Archipelagic Doctrine is emphasized in the context of national sovereignty?
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What would occur if each island of the Philippines only had its territorial sea?
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What is largely responsible for the recognition of the Archipelagic Doctrine within international law?
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What role did the Philippine foreign service play in the process of establishing the Archipelagic Doctrine?
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Study Notes
Archipelagic Doctrine Overview
- Defines an archipelago as a singular unit, integrating surrounding waters into internal waters of the archipelagic state.
- Waters connecting islands are included irrespective of size or distance, granting exclusive sovereignty to the state.
Legal Context
- Enshrined in Part IV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- Article I of the Philippine Constitution recognizes this principle.
Historical Significance
- Gaining acceptance took decades of advocacy, primarily led by the Philippines.
- Aimed to preserve the territorial integrity of the Philippine archipelago.
Implications of the Doctrine
- Without the doctrine, individual islands would have isolated territorial seas, creating international waters between them.
- Risks dismemberment of the archipelago and fragmentation of national territory.
Diplomatic Efforts and Recognition
- The implementation of the doctrine involved significant efforts from Philippine foreign service officials and notable figures.
- Collaboration with other archipelagic states, including Indonesia, Fiji, and Mauritius, was crucial.
- The archipelagic doctrine gained international legal recognition and affirmation in UNCLOS, highlighting its global significance.
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Test your knowledge about Presidential Proclamation 316, which established September as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month in the Philippines. This important initiative highlights the significance of the country's maritime identity. Learn more about the country's maritime policies and history through this quiz.
