UNCLOS
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Rising conflicts in South China Sea
2016 arbitral award, acoustic device, China, Chinese Coast Guard, Diplomacy, fishing vessel, harassment, International Law, Maritime Dispute, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippines, South China Sea, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) of harassing a Philippine fishing vessel in the West Philippine Sea using a high-decibel acoustic device. The PCG issued a warning to the CCG vessel, citing Philippine laws and the 2016 arbitral award that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea.
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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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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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Defending Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea
China, China-Philippines Relations, International Court of Justice, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Dispute, Maritime Security, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines, Sea Claims, South China Sea, Sovereign Rights, Territorial Integrity, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaExplore the strategic and economic importance of the South China Sea, the Philippines’ sovereign rights, and the legal challenges to China’s nine-dashed line claim under UNCLOS.
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Statement on China’s Request to Survey Benham Rise
Benham Rise, China, extended continental shelf, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Rights, Philippine resources, Philippine Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, UNCLOSJustice Antonio T. Carpio issues a statement regarding China’s request to survey Benham Rise, stressing the importance of upholding Philippine sovereignty and the country’s rights over its extended continental shelf under international law.
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Never Give Up Honor, Sovereignty and Sovereign Rights
honor, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, National Security, Philippine Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, U.P. Alumni Homecoming, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio T. Carpio’s remarks at the 2017 U.P. Alumni Homecoming emphasize the importance of honor and sovereignty, particularly in defending the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. He underscores the role of the Rule of Law in preserving national integrity.
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The Framework Code of Conduct, One Year After the Arbitration
ADR Institute, Arbitration ruling, Framework Code of Conduct, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Security, Philippines-China relations, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, UNCLOSJustice Antonio T. Carpio reflects on the Framework Code of Conduct one year after the arbitration ruling, addressing its role in managing South China Sea disputes. Delivered at the ADR Institute on 12 July 2017.
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Implications of Chinese Activities in the South China Sea and Benham Rise
ASEAN, Benham Rise, Chinese Activities, Environmental Impact, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Relations, Maritime Boundaries, Maritime Security, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea, Strategic Waters, Territorial Disputes, UNCLOSExplore the geopolitical, economic, and legal implications of China’s activities in the South China Sea and Benham Rise. This comprehensive analysis delves into historical expansion, the nine-dash line claim, military buildup, and key UNCLOS rulings, highlighting the significance of these regions for global trade, natural resources, and international law.
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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.