Antonio Carpio
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Carpio in Iloilo: West Philippine Sea Fight Rooted in Law, History, and Economic Survival
Antonio Carpio, Carta General 1875, Iloilo, Kalayaan Island Group, Maritime Law, Philippine Sovereignty, Scarborough Shoal, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaLast April 26, 2026, Justice Carpio gave five copies of the 1875 Carta General del Archipielago Filipino to the Office of Iloilo Governor Art Defensor Jr. Justice Carpio delivered a lecture to Iloilo students, public teachers and provincial government employees explaining the significance of the 1875 map to Philippine sovereignty over the Kalayaan Island Group and Scarborough Shoal.
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West Philippine Sea: A Defining Test of Sovereignty, Resources, and National Will — Carpio
Antonio Carpio, Arbitral Award, Bajo de Masinloc, Exclusive Economic Zone, Philippine Sovereignty, Reed Bank, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio explains why the West Philippine Sea is a critical issue of sovereignty, resources, and national security, urging stronger political will and continued legal action.
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Justice Antonio Carpio Presents 1875 Spanish-Era Map at National Library, Highlights Philippine Sovereignty in West Philippine Sea
Antonio Carpio, Bajo de Masinloc, Kalayaan Island Group, Philippine Sovereignty, Scarborough Shoal, Spratly Islands, Treaty of Washington, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio presents the 1875 Spanish-era map at the National Library, highlighting its role in establishing Philippine sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal and the Spratlys.
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Legal Action, Espionage Claims, and Aerial Incident Highlight Latest West Philippine Sea Developments
Antonio Carpio, China, Espionage, IMOA, Mischief Reef, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, West Philippine SeaLegal proposals, espionage-related disclosures, a flare incident near Mischief Reef, and references to a historic 1875 map mark the latest developments in the West Philippine Sea.
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Economic Warnings, Legal Debate, and Maritime Posturing Mark Latest West Philippine Sea Developments
Antonio Carpio, China, DFA, Diplomacy, Economy, IMOA, Maritime Rights, Philippine Navy, Philippines, Sanctions, South China Sea, West Philippine SeaRecent tensions in the West Philippine Sea see China warning of economic fallout, the Philippine Navy remaining focused, legal figures pushing for open diplomacy, the DFA clarifying maritime rights, and China rejecting sanctions against Filipino lawmakers.
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Carpio Accepts Call for Public Forum on West Philippine Sea Legal Issues
Antonio Carpio, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Law, Kalayaan Island Group, Rodante Marcoleta, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaRetired Justice Antonio T. Carpio accepts Senator Marcoleta’s invitation for a public discussion on the West Philippine Sea and the legal basis of the Philippines’ maritime rights, emphasizing established international law and sovereign entitlements.
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No Retreat at Sea: AFP Stands Firm as Manila Reopens Channels with Beijing
AFP patrols, Antonio Carpio, DFA diplomacy, Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime Security, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaWest Philippine Sea roundup: diplomatic concerns over China coercion, first maritime talks in over a year, AFP patrols upheld, Senate urges defense funding, and Carpio clarifies Philippines’ EEZ under international law.
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“Be Wise to China’s Playbook”: Carpio Warns of New Moves on Scarborough Shoal
Antonio Carpio, Bajo de Masinloc, Chinese militarization, Chinese playbook, IMOA, Maritime Sovereignty, Panatag, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, West Philippine SeaCarpio warns that China may turn Scarborough Shoal into a “monitoring station” — urging diplomatic, legal and security readiness to safeguard Philippine sovereignty.
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Correcting the Gravest Misconception in Philippine History
Antonio Carpio, DLSU 2025, IMOA, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine history, Philippine territory, Rappler analysis, Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Washington, West Philippine SeaJustice Carpio’s DLSU commencement speech corrects a long-standing territorial misconception and urges Filipinos to understand the full legal basis of PH maritime claims.
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Justice Carpio Breaks Down China’s 9-Dash Line Myth: Why the West Philippine Sea Isn’t Beijing’s ‘Backyard
9-dash line, Antonio Carpio, China, Maritime Law, Philippines, South China Sea, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Carpio refutes China’s historic-rights claims and makes the case for the Philippines’ legal, moral and strategic path in the West Philippine Sea.