defending territorial rights
-
We, the People, Can Defend the West Philippine Sea
defending territorial rights, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Security, national unity, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines-China relations, South China Sea, territorial defense, West Philippine SeaThis is the commencement speech delivered by Justice Antonio T. Carpio at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, on April 20, 2018. The address focuses on the importance of defending Philippine sovereignty, particularly in the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing the role of law, national unity, and international support in safeguarding the nation’s territorial rights.