With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and …

The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or …

6 days ago · The Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 …

Oct 13, 2024 · This provision provides a comprehensive description of the national territory, recognizing the archipelagic nature of the Philippines and encompassing its various domains: …

The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or …

Jan 3, 2020 · TERRITORY. As aforesaid, a state must have a “definite portion of territory independent of external control.” But what constitutes the Philippine territory? The well …

Nov 1, 2023 · The Philippine “national territory” refers to areas over which the Philippines has “sovereignty or jurisdiction.” The Constitution mandates: “The State shall protect the nation's …

The Philippines has claims on territories which include the Spratly Islands, portions of North Borneo, and the Scarborough Shoal. Map showing the approximate area corresponding to the …

Among the many challenges to nation building is the fact that Philippine territory, its boundaries, and corresponding areas of legal jurisdiction are ill-defined. Some of the country’s domestic …

Sep 21, 2024 · This provision outlines the comprehensive scope of the Philippine national territory, covering terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, as well as other specific zones of …