South China Sea Dispute
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Statement from the Department of National Defense on China’s Escalatory Rhetoric (24 January 2026)
AFP statement, China Philippines relations, China rhetoric, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, defense and security, Department of National Defense, diplomatic tensions, geopolitics Asia, national security Philippines, Philippine foreign policy, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaOfficial statement from the Philippine Department of National Defense condemning hostile and threatening remarks from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
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Beyond 7,107: How Modern Mapping Reinforces Philippine Sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea
641 islands, 7, Exclusive Economic Zone, maritime security Philippines, NAMRIA update, Philippine archipelago, Philippine biodiversity, Philippine geography, Philippine maritime sovereignty, Philippines islands, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaThe Philippines’ official island count rises to 7,641, reinforcing its rich archipelago, maritime sovereignty, and ecological importance—strengthening its position in the West Philippine Sea.
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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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China’s expansionism: Threat of force, false history and cartographic invasion
Antonio T. Carpio, China coast guard law, joint patrols, Maritime Security, Philippine Sovereignty, Reed Bank, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaJustice Carpio calls for joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea to counter China’s aggressive claims and protect Philippine rights in Reed Bank.
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PH Senate begins hearing on PH Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with U.S.
The Philippine Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency and documentation regarding the agreement, particularly concerning the addition of four new sites. They questioned the purpose of the agreement, the potential for […]
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Filipinas Komiks Vol. 1: Kung Bakit Gustong Sakupin ng Tsina ang South China Sea
China territorial claims, China-Philippines Relations, Filipinas Komiks, Filipino comics, geopolitical tensions, Maritime Disputes, Philippine Sovereignty, regional security, South China Sea, South China Sea DisputeFilipinas Komiks Vol. 1: Kung Bakit Gustong Sakupin ng Tsina ang South China Sea simplifies the complex issues surrounding the South China Sea dispute, offering an easy-to-digest visual explanation of why China is keen on asserting control over the region. This comic presents the history, current tensions, and implications for the Philippines, making it accessible for readers of all backgrounds.
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Statement on the Ramming of F/B Gimver 1
F/B Gimver 1, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Law, Philippines-China relations, ramming incident, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, Territorial Sovereignty, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio T. Carpio discusses the legal and historical implications of the F/B Gimver 1 ramming incident, shedding light on maritime law and the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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Protecting the West Philippine Sea: A Historic Task For Filipino Lawyers
Filipino lawyers, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, legal advocacy, Maritime Law, Philippines-China relations, protecting Philippine sovereignty, South China Sea Dispute, Territorial Sovereignty, West Philippine SeaDiscover Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s insights on the critical role of Filipino lawyers in protecting the West Philippine Sea. A call to uphold sovereignty and international law.
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Remarks on the 2nd Anniversary of the Arbitral Award
Arbitral Award, arbitration anniversary, Foreign Policy, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Kasarinlan Foreign Policy Forum, Maritime Law, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines-China relations, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio T. Carpio delivers remarks at the Kasarinlan Foreign Policy Forum, marking the 2nd anniversary of the arbitral award on the South China Sea dispute, emphasizing its impact on Philippine sovereignty and international law.