Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Exclusive Economic Zone. - The EEZ of the Philippines refers to the waters beyond and adjacent to its territorial sea and up to two hundred (200) nautical miles from the baselines, as established by Presidential Decree No. 1599, "Establishing an Exclusive Economic Zone and for Other Purposes"m and to the extent consistent with the order provisions of this Act and with the provisions of the UNCLOS. All other low-tide elevations within two hundred (200) nautical miles from the archipelagic baselines shall likewise form part of the Philippine EEZ.

In accordance with the UNCLOS, within the EEZ, the Philippines has:

(a) Sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or nonliving, of the waters superjacent to the seabed, and the seabed and its subsoil, and with regard to other activities for the economic exploitation and exploration of the zone, such as the production of energy from the sun, water, currents, and winds: Provided, That in the exercise of these rights, the Philippines shall enforce its laws and regulations consistent with Article 73 of the UNCLOS.

(b) Jurisdiction with regard to: (1) the establishment and use of artificial islands, installations, and structures; (2) marine specific research; and (3) the protection and preservation of the marine environment and

(c) Other rights and duties provided for in the UNCLOS.

Pursuant to Articles 56 and 60 of the UNCLOS, the Philippines has the exclusive right to construct and to authorize and regulate the construction, operation, and has exclusive right and jurisdiction over such artificial islands, installations, and structures. Violations of this exclusive right and jurisdiction of the Philippines shall be subject to Section 15 of this Act and the relevant provisions of the UNCLOS and other relevant international conventions.