This opinion piece by Justice Antonio T. Carpio, published on Rappler, discusses legal and diplomatic approaches to counter China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, focusing on the Philippines’ reliance on international law and collective action.
Justice Antonio T. Carpio advocates for leveraging international law, including the 2016 arbitral ruling, to counter China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea. He highlights the importance of UNCLOS, collaboration with ASEAN nations, and global allies to assert Philippine sovereignty and maintain regional peace.
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