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Charting the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes: Lessons from Indonesia and the Imperatives for IMO Adoption

Charting the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes: Lessons from Indonesia and the Imperatives for IMO Adoption

by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Nov 23, 2025 | Articles

As an archipelagic state under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Philippines holds the sovereign right to designate Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASLs) through which foreign vessels and aircraft may exercise the right of archipelagic sea...
Operationalizing the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes: A Path to Maritime Safety, Sovereignty, and Regional Connectivity

Operationalizing the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes: A Path to Maritime Safety, Sovereignty, and Regional Connectivity

by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Nov 16, 2025 | Articles

Abstract The Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (R.A. 12065), enacted in 2024, established formal routes across Philippine waters to ensure safe navigation and compliance with international maritime law. Among these routes, the Sibutu Passage stands out as a...
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PASL CENTER is a non-government organization established as a strategic response to the landmark enactment of Republic Act No. 12064 (Philippine Maritime Zones Act) and Republic Act No. 12065 (Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act).