Scarborough Shoal
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PH has ‘Plan B’ in case tribunal won’t hear case vs China
Artificial Islands, China, ICJ, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Philippines, Reclamation, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, UNCLOSMANILA – The Philippines has a “plan B” in case a United Nations arbitral tribunal will decide it does not have jurisdiction over the Philippines’ case to protect its sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea). “We have a plan B, but we can’t disclose options at this time considering how […]
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Filipino fishermen seek UN Commission on Human Rights intervention against China
Filipino fishermen who are residents of Zambales towns Subic and Masinloc, backed by lawyers Harry L. Roque and Gilbert T. Andres, are requesting the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to urgently intervene, remind, and direct China and its state agents to respect the human rights of Filipino fisherfolks over their traditional fishing grounds and […]
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For some Filipino fishermen, the South China Sea dispute is personal
MASINLOC, Philippines — When nations duel over reefs, rocks and islets, people are going to get hurt, and in the South China Sea dispute, that means the fishermen here who once wrested a living from the contested waters. Gunmen in a Chinese speedboat drove Macario Forones, for instance, away from a favorite spot called Scarborough […]
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Zambales fishers explore suit vs China
OLONGAPO CITY—Fishermen in Zambales province, who were driven away by Chinese Coast Guard personnel from the Scarborough Shoal, have consulted a lawyer about a lawsuit against China for disrupting their livelihood. “We would like to go back to the shoal. It’s only there that we can fish to sustain our families. Artificial reefs are not […]
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Chinese claim of South China Sea reclamation not causing damage unacceptable —DFA
Artificial Islands, China, Coral Reefs, Environment, Fisihing Rights, Philippines, Reclamation, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys(Updated 12:38 p.m.) The Philippines on Monday said it finds “unacceptable” China’s claim that its massive reclamation work in several disputed South China Sea territories are not causing marine environment damage, warning that that coastal states stand to lose $100 million annually from Beijing’s activities. China’s ongoing reclamation activities, Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said, […]
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China wants to control South China Sea: Philippines
China, Fishing Rights, Intentional Rammings, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, SpratlysMANILA – The Philippines accused China on Thursday of seeking to take control of nearly the entire South China Sea with an expansionist agenda dominated by “massive reclamation” works. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said China’s efforts were aimed at undermining a United Nations tribunal that is due to rule early next year on […]
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The South China Sea Dispute
Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, Historical Truths and Lies, History, IBP National Convention, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, nine-dashed line, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines maritime rights, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, territorial claimsJustice Antonio Carpio’s series of lectures addresses the South China Sea dispute, focusing on China’s “nine-dashed line” and its impact on Philippine sovereignty. The talks highlight legal, economic, and strategic implications, emphasizing the international tribunal’s ruling against China’s claims. Carpio also discusses the Philippines’ rights to its exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and the strategic importance of the region.
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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.
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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 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 […]