Justice Antonio Carpio
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Bases, Blasts, and Betrayals: The Philippines Stands Firm in a Stormy South China Sea
China Relations, Espionage, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Security, Philippine Navy, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, U.S.-Philippines Defense, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaTensions rise as the U.S. upgrades a Philippine naval base, Manila tracks China’s actions at sea, and espionage trials deepen Beijing-Manila friction.
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One Year Later: Justice Carpio’s Map Gift and Its Resonance in Today’s Maritime Struggles
Carta General del Archipielago Filipino, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Disputes, National Identity, Philippine history, Philippine Sovereignty, Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Washington, UNCLOS Arbitration, West Philippine SeaOne year after Justice Antonio Carpio donated the 1875 Carta General del Archipielago Filipino map, his call to anchor Philippine sovereignty in history resonates amid fresh West Philippine Sea tensions.
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Justice Carpio Breaks Down Sandy Cay: The Flashpoint We Can’t Ignore
Arbitral Ruling, China maritime claims, Exclusive Economic Zone, Geopolitics, IMOA, International Law, Interview, Justice Antonio Carpio, Karen Davila, Maritime Dispute, Philippine territory, Philippines Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea, Zoom interviewJustice Carpio, in a May 2025 Zoom interview with Karen Davila, breaks down China’s WPS incursions, the 2016 ruling, and the legal path forward.
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Justice Antonio T. Carpio Distributes Historic Maps to Schools in Northwestern Palawan
historical maps, Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs, Justice Antonio Carpio, maritime heritage, Palawan schools, Philippine Sovereignty, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio T. Carpio distributed 75 framed copies of the 1875 Carta General del Archipiélago Filipino to schools in northwestern Palawan, reinforcing awareness of the country’s maritime heritage and sovereignty.
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IMOA Chairperson Retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio at the Akbayan Press Conference on the West Philippine Sea
2016 arbitral ruling, Akbayan press conference, China’s illegal actions, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Law, Philippine Sovereignty, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, West Philippine SeaRetired 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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Philippine Island Territories in the West Philippine Sea
historical misconceptions, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Kalayaan Island Group, Maritime Disputes, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine history, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippine Territories, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Sovereignty Advocacy, Treaty of Paris, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio explores the Philippine Island territories in the West Philippine Sea, including Scarborough Shoal and the Kalayaan Island Group, challenging common misconceptions about their sovereignty. He highlights historical treaties and international law to assert the Philippines’ rightful claim.
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Flashpoints in the Philippines-China relationship
China coast guard law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Disputes, South China Sea, territorial claims, UN Charter violationChina’s coast guard law, effective 2021, violates the UN Charter by allowing force to enforce maritime claims, says Justice Antonio Carpio.
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Defending Philippine Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea
fishery, international arbitration, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Disputes, Maritime Law, methane hydrates, Natural Resources, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines vs. China, South China Sea, Sovereignty Advocacy, Spratly Islands, territorial rights, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio sheds light on the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, exploring its resources, strategic value, and ongoing maritime disputes under international law.
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Remarks on the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
Arbitration, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Philippine Jurisprudence, South China Sea, Treaties, Vienna ConventionJustice 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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Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea
Arbitration ruling, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Marine Resources, Maritime Security, Philippine Sovereign Rights, South China Sea disputes, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaRemarks by Amb. Albert del Rosario at the e-book launch of “Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea,” highlighting the Philippines’ stance on maritime rights and the importance of international law in protecting sovereign interests.