The Senate on Monday approved the third and final reading of the proposed measure seeking the establishment of the country’s maritime zones.
Senate Bill 2492 or the proposed “Philippine Maritime Zones Act of
2023 garnered 23 affirmative votes, no negative votes, and zero abstentions during the plenary session.Senator Francis Tolentino, the sponsor of the measure, earlier said the PMZA “can be seen as a foundational policy that will help the Philippines manage, protect, regulate, develop, and sustainably utilize its marine wealth and maritime spaces.” | via Lade Kabagani