Maritime Sovereignty
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Humanitarian Watch, Firm Diplomacy, and Assertion of Maritime Rights Mark First Week of 2026 in the West Philippine Sea
China, Exclusive Economic Zone, Filipino fishermen rescue, IMOA, Kiko Pangilinan, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine diplomacy, Philippines, South China Sea, UNCLOS, US Navy, West Philippine SeaUS Navy rescues Filipino fishermen; Manila reaffirms West Philippine Sea claims; Senator Pangilinan underscores Philippine EEZ in diplomatic exchange with China.
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150 Years of the Carta General: Justice Carpio, the NHCP Commemoration, and the Map That Anchors Philippine Maritime Territory
Bajo de Masinloc, Carta General del Archipielago Filipino, historical maps, IMOA, International Law, Justice Carpio, Kalayaan Island Group, Maritime Sovereignty, NHCP, Panacot, Philippine history, Scarborough Shoal, West Philippine SeaIMOA highlights the NHCP’s 150th anniversary commemoration of the Carta General and Justice Carpio’s role in restoring its legal and historical significance.
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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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PH Shadows Chinese Vessel, US Greenlights F-16s, Beijing Cries Spy Games
China, F-16, human rights, International Law, Maritime Security, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippine Coast Guard, South China Sea, U.S.-Philippines relations, West Philippine SeaThe Philippines ramps up maritime defenses amid rising tensions with China—PCG confronts a Chinese vessel, De Lima calls the WPS dispute a human rights issue, and the U.S. approves a $5.6B F-16 deal.
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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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If China thinks its title is strong, then submit to arbitration
Antonio T. Carpio, Arbitral Tribunal, Ayungin Shoal, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Law, Maritime Sovereignty, South China Sea DisputeJustice Carpio debunks China’s claim over Ayungin Shoal, citing the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling that confirms the shoal is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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Ang Laban ni Juan para sa West Philippine Sea – Episode 1
Education, Filipino Rights, IMOA, Justice Carpio, Maritime Sovereignty, OB Montessori Center, Philippine Territories, Philippines vs. China, South China Sea Arbitration, Sovereignty Advocacy, West Philippine SeaWatch ‘Ang Laban ni Juan para sa West Philippine Sea – Episode 1,’ a special production by the Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center and the Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs. This educational series explores the Philippines’ 2013 South China Sea Arbitration, featuring Justice Carpio’s advocacy for maritime sovereignty options.
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Statement of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on the 4th Anniversary of the Issuance of the Award in the South China Sea Arbitration
arbitration award, China, environmental harm, International Law, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea, Teodoro Locsin, UNCLOSOn the 4th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration award, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. reaffirms the Philippines’ commitment to the 2016 arbitral ruling, emphasizing the importance of international law and the rules-based order in resolving maritime disputes.
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Historical Facts and Lies in the West Philippine Sea
Arbitration, Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, historical facts, historical lies, Historical Rights, History, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, legal foundations, Maps, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippines, Philippines history, Philippines maritime rights, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, territorial claims, Territorial Disputes, West Philippine SeaExplore the historical facts, lies, and rights surrounding the West Philippine Sea. Delve into the complexities of sovereignty, territorial claims, and the legal foundations of the Philippines’ maritime entitlements.