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Mar 14, 2017

Understanding the issue about Chinese survey vessels in Benham Rise

Benham Rise is an underwater plateau that stretches from the coasts of Cagayan and Bicol up to approximately 300-350 nautical miles (nm) in the Pacific Ocean. A large part of this plateau is within the 200 nm Exclusive Economic Zone and continental shelf of the Philippines.

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Understanding the issue about Chinese survey vessels in Benham Rise

Apr 12, 2009

RP files claim over Benham Rise with UN

By TESSA JAMANDRE THE Philippines has filed before the United Nations a claim over Benham Rise, an extinct volcanic ridge off the east coast of Luzon, beating the May 13 deadline for states to submit claims over their extended continental shelves. The Philippine delegation deposited the claim with the UN Commission on the Limits of

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