Videos
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IMOA Chairperson Retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio at the Akbayan Press Conference on the West Philippine Sea
Retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio reaffirms the Philippines’ sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea at the Akbayan Press Conference. He highlights the legality of the 2016 arbitral ruling, condemns China’s illegal actions, and urges the public to reject China-aligned candidates.
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PCG: China harassed PH vessel with high-decibel acoustic device
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel harassed a Philippine fishing vessel in the South China Sea using a high-decibel acoustic device. The PCG condemned the CCG’s actions and called for China to respect the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the South China Sea.
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PH Senate begins hearing on PH Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with U.S.
The Philippine Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency and documentation regarding the agreement, particularly concerning the addition of four new sites. They questioned the purpose of the agreement, the potential for…
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Rising conflicts in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) of harassing a Philippine fishing vessel in the West Philippine Sea using a high-decibel acoustic device. The PCG issued a warning to the CCG vessel, citing Philippine laws and the 2016 arbitral award that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea.
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South China Sea: Filipino activists raise national flag on disputed island
Filipino activists, including former soldier Vera Joy, defy Chinese Coast Guard warnings to raise the Philippine flag on Scarborough Shoal, a disputed island in the South China Sea, on Independence Day. This act of defiance symbolizes the Filipino people’s unwavering commitment to defending their territorial rights.
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China’s Massive Land Reclamation in the South China Sea Will Fail – 10 Reasons Why
9-dash line, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Arbitration, Artificial Islands, China, creeping invasion, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, historical claims, Indonesia, International Law, International Relations, Malaysia, Militarization, Military Conflict, Mischief Reef, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Southeast Asia, Spratlys, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, USA, VietnamThis video provides a detailed analysis of why China’s 9-dash line claim in the South China Sea is illegal and unfounded. It presents 10 key arguments, including: Historical inaccuracies: China’s claims of historical ownership are disputed, with evidence suggesting earlier presence of other civilizations like the Malays. Violation of UNCLOS: The 9-dash line exceeds China’s…
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Antonio T. Carpio: The South China Sea Dispute
Antonio Carpio, Arbitration, China, Elcano Royal Institute, European Union, Geopolitics, International Law, International Relations, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Justice Carpio, law of the sea, Madrid, Maritime Disputes, nine-dash line, Philippines, Real Instituto Elcano, Regional Stability, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spain, territorial dispute, UNCLOSJustice Antonio Carpio, a prominent Filipino jurist, discusses the Philippines’ legal challenge to China’s nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea. He explains the legal arguments, the status of the case before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and the potential implications of the tribunal’s decision for regional stability and international…
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2014 IMOA Maps Exhibit
Atty. Elma Christine Leogardo, Cartographic Exhibit, China, De La Salle University, DLSU, History, IMOA Maps Exhibit, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Manila, Maps, maritime history, Maritime Law, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, Philippine Maritime Disputes, Philippines, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Secretary of Justice, Secretary of National Defense, South China Sea Dispute, Supreme Court Justice Antonio T. CarpioThe Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs (IMOA) Maps Exhibit was hosted at De La Salle University in Manila on September 10, 2014. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Atty. Elma Christine Leogardo, accompanied by notable government officials including Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert…
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A Discussion on the Philippines’ South China Sea Arbitration Case
Arbitration, Center for Strategic & International Studies, China, CSIS, Geopolitics, International Court of Justice, International Law, International Relations, International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, law of the sea, maritime claims, Memorial, nine-dash line, Paul Reichler, Philippines, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spratly Islands, UNCLOSThis video from the Center for Strategic & International Studies features a discussion on the Philippines’ arbitration case against China regarding maritime claims in the South China Sea. An expert in international law provides an overview of the case and discusses the potential implications of the ruling.
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China’s Claim in South China Sea Rubbish
9-dash line, Analysis, Arbitration, China, creeping invasion, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, historical claims, History, Indonesia, International Law, International Relations, Malaysia, Mischief Reef, Nine Dash Line, Philippines, PrOgReSziVe FiLiPiNaS, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Southeast Asia, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, VietnamThis video explores 10 reasons why China’s 9-dash line claim in the South China Sea is illegal and unfounded. It examines historical evidence, international law, and China’s actions to demonstrate the illegality and unfounded nature of its claims.
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On the PH-China Scarborough Shoal standoff
This video explores the Scarborough Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China through interviews with key figures involved in the incident. It offers insights into the different perspectives on this ongoing dispute.
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NSC says China’s 10-dash line map being sold in local bookstores
This video explores the Scarborough Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China through interviews with key figures involved in the incident. It offers insights into the different perspectives on this ongoing dispute.