Where in the World is the Philippines?: Debating Its National Territory

Territorial Maps [Image Plates]

Figure 1. The Philippines within the Treaty of Paris limits and the U.S.-U.K. Maritime Boundary Source: Reproduced with permission of the National Mapping Resource and Information Authority, Philippines. Maps.indd 1 12/10/10 11:06 AM Figure 2. The Philippine national territory and maritime claims as defined by the 1987 Constitution, the 1968 Baselines Act, the 1978 Presidential Decree establishing the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and the 1978 Presidential Decree laying claim to the Kalayaan Island Group Source: Reproduced with permission of the National Mapping Resource and Information Authority, Philippines. Maps.indd 2 12/10/10 11:06 AM Figure 3. Maritime Zones under UNCLOS Source: Reproduced with permission of Professor Rommel C. Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research. Maps.indd 3 12/10/10 11:06 AM Figure 4. Philippine Territory Taking into Consideration the Provisions of UNCLOS Source: Reproduced with permission of the National Mapping Resource and Information Authority, Philippines. Maps.indd 4 12/10/10 11:06 AM ...