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Philippines Mandates Local Names for Over 100 Kalayaan Island Group Features
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an Executive Order officially mandating the use of local Philippine names for more than 100 geographical features within the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea, a move that could impact maritime tensions.
1 Apr, 00:05 — 1 Apr, 00:52
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RapplerMostly Factual65d ago
It’s ‘official’: Marcos mandates use of PH names for West Philippine Sea features
The new Executive Order makes official the Philippine names of 131 features in the West Philippine Sea — but would this have an effect on maritime tensions?
By Bea Cupin
Read full article →philstarMostly Factual65d ago
Philippines to rename over 100 Kalayaan Island Group features
The Philippines will adopt local names for more than 100 features in the Kalayaan Island Group following an order issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina
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