Kalayaan Island Group Sovereignty Decree

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1596: Kalayaan Island Group Sovereignty Decree

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Title Supreme Court: Kalayaan Island Group Sovereignty Decree

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1596

Decision Date: Jun 11, 1978

A presidential decree declares the Kalayaan Island Group in the South China Sea as part of Philippine territory, asserting sovereignty over the area due to historical reasons, effective occupation, and international law, while providing for the administration and government of the area.

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