Justice Antonio T. Carpio
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When Scarborough was ‘Panacot’
Ambeth Ocampo, Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, Panacot, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea DisputeCommon sense, as we all know, is far from common. Then there are the things we hold to be true without question. When we take the trouble to give these a second look, sometimes we are surprised to find the opposite to be true. People who have followed this column for many years know how […]
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“Historical Facts, Historical Lies, and Historical Rights in the West Philippine Sea” A Lecture by Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio February 21 (2-4 PM), Lopez Museum and Library
Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, IMOA, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lopez Museum and Library, Panacot, PhilippinesLopez Museum and Library and Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs welcomes Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio as he presents a historical perspective and legal basis on the Philippine claim of Scarborough Shoal, one of the features of the contested West Philippine Sea, on February 21, 2015, Saturday, from 2 – 4PM. […]
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Brit author to talk on sea row
MANILA, Philippines–A British journalist and author of two books on Southeast Asia, one of which was named Book of the Year by The Economist, will visit the Philippines next week and conduct lectures on the South China Sea dispute. Bill Hayton, a reporter of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and an analyst on Southeast Asian […]
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Justice Carpio explains Itu Aba issue in the PH suit vs China
Last year, Itu Aba (also known as Taiping or Ligaw), the biggest feature in the Spratly group of islands being disputed by the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan, figured in a controversy involving the appointment of the Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza to the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Lourdes Sereno opposed the appointment […]
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Historical Truths and Lies: Scarborough Shoal in Ancient Maps
Ateneo, Cartographic Exhibit, Historical Truths and Lies, History, IMOA, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Philippines, Scarborough ShoalThe Ateneo de Manila University, in partnership with the Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs, launched a cartographic exhibit on “Historical Truths and Lies: Scarborough Shoal in Ancient Maps “featuring copies of ancient maps of China and the Philippines on February 5, 2015. The exhibit is based on the lecture on Supreme Court Justice Antonio […]
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Rough seas: Will PH ‘lawfare’ work vs China?
Arbitration, China, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lawfare, Paracels, Philippines, Position Paper, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, UNCLOS, VietnamMANILA, Philippines – In the so-called David versus Goliath disputes in the South China Sea, China holds the sticks and carrots. From gunboat to money diplomacy, it seizes the upper hand over its smaller neighbors. Yet the Philippines is slinging its own stone: international law. How far will this shot go? The Philippines made history […]
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Book proves Bajo de Masinloc part of Philippine territory
China, IMLOS, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, UPUniversity of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea (UP-IMLOS) with the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) launched a book that will enhance Philippines position on Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal internationally known as Scarborough Shoal. The book entitled “Bajo de Masinloc: Maps and Documents” was launched November […]
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JUSTICE CARPIO TO LECTURE ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE AT NDCP 24 November 2014
China, Exhibit, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, National Defense College of the Philippines, NDCP, Philippines, South China Sea DisputeSenior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio of the Supreme Court of the Philippines will deliver a lecture entitled, “The South China Sea Dispute” on 24 November 2014 (Monday) at 0200H, Auditorium, National Defense College of the Philippines. He will also be the Guest of Honor during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Cartographic Exhibit at […]