10 Questions
According to UNCLOS, under what two conditions can the Philippines share its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with other states?
- Foreign states must abide by the laws of the Philippines allowing access to its EEZ. 2) There must be an abundant amount of resources in the EEZ.
What is the significance of the 'Blue Line' mandated by RA 9522 (amending RA 3046)?
The 'Blue Line' represents the islands and water bodies under the exclusive sovereignty and jurisdiction of the Philippines.
According to the Principle of Territoriality, where are the penal laws of the Philippines enforceable?
The penal laws of the Philippines are enforceable only within its territory.
What is the legal status of the Philippines' sovereignty over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) according to UNCLOS?
The Philippines has no sovereignty over its EEZ, only sovereign rights.
What are the components of the National Territory of the Philippines according to the text?
The components are: terrestrial (land), fluval (sea), and aerial domain (air).
What is the legal status of the following areas in relation to the Philippines' National Territory: Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental Shelf, High Seas?
None of these areas (Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental Shelf, High Seas) are part of the Philippines' National Territory.
According to UNCLOS, over what areas does the Philippines have sovereignty or jurisdiction?
According to UNCLOS, the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction over its internal waters, territorial sea, and archipelagic waters.
What is the significance of the Philippines being an archipelago in the context of its National Territory?
Being an archipelago means that the Philippines is a chain or group of islands, with the surrounding waters and areas between and connecting the islands forming part of its National Territory.
What is the legal basis for the delineation of the Philippines' territorial sea and the areas under its exclusive sovereignty and jurisdiction?
The legal basis is RA 9522 (amending RA 3046), which mandated the drawing of a straight baseline to delineate the extent of the Philippines' territorial sea.
What is the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for the Philippines?
UNCLOS defines the maritime areas over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, as well as its rights and obligations in these areas.
Test your knowledge on the definition of the Philippine national territory as defined in the 1987 Constitution. Understand the boundaries, domains, and areas encompassed within the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction.
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