Statements
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Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea
The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea condemns China’s harassment of Philippine vessels at Ayungin Shoal, reinforcing the Philippines’ maritime rights under international law.
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Statement of Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr.
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. addresses key issues related to national security, defense policies, and international relations, emphasizing the Philippines’ commitment to protecting its sovereignty.
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The July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award states:
“With respect to the Philippines’ Submission No. 5, the Tribunal concludes that both Mischief Reef and Second Thomas Shoal are located within 200 nautical miles of the Philippines’ coast on the island of Palawan and are located in an area that is not overlapped by the entitlements generated by any maritime feature claimed by China. […]
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Statement on the Address of President Duterte to the UN General Assembly
Ambassador Albert Del Rosario welcomes President Duterte’s invocation of the 2016 Arbitral Award at the 75th UN General Assembly, marking a significant moment in asserting the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea.
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Statement of Justice Antonio T Carpio (Ret.) on the Speech of President Rodrigo Duterte before the United Nations General Assembly
Justice Antonio T. Carpio commends President Duterte’s speech at the UN General Assembly for invoking the 2016 Arbitral Award, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the South China Sea under international law.
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Statement of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on the 4th Anniversary of the Issuance of the Award in the South China Sea Arbitration
On the 4th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration award, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. reaffirms the Philippines’ commitment to the 2016 arbitral ruling, emphasizing the importance of international law and the rules-based order in resolving maritime disputes.
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Remarks on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
Justice Antonio T. Carpio highlights the significance of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties in international law during its 50th anniversary. He discusses its application in the South China Sea Arbitration and Philippine jurisprudence.
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Defending Our Sovereign Rights in the Grand Manner
Explore the importance of defending national sovereignty and territorial rights in the face of global challenges. This presentation highlights historical facts, international laws, and the need for a unified approach to assert and protect our nation’s interests.
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Follow the Rule of Law, But Aspire for the Rule of Justice
Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s Ateneo Law School Commencement Speech discusses the difference between the rule of law and the rule of justice, highlighting the importance of striving for justice in law. He references key cases and global issues like the South China Sea to stress the need for justice beyond legal provisions.
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The importance of integrity: South China Sea and the Philippine Constitution
Justice Antonio T. Carpio discusses the importance of personal integrity and its relation to territorial integrity in the context of the South China Sea. He underscores the Philippines’ constitutional duty to protect its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and highlights the impact of the Hague arbitral ruling. Carpio connects personal integrity with national responsibility in defending the nation’s sovereignty for future…