West Philippine Sea
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Arbitral Award: Philippines v. China
Arbitral Award, China, International Court of Arbitration, International Law, International Relations, Maritime Disputes, Maritime Rights, Philippines, Philippines v. China, South China Sea, South China Sea Ruling, Territorial Sovereignty, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio’s series of lectures highlights the Philippines’ victory in the 2016 arbitral ruling against China’s claims in the South China Sea. The lectures discuss the legal significance, implications for Philippine sovereignty, and the international community’s support.
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China’s South China Sea claims are not supported by its own historical records
Artificial Islands, China, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lecture, Maps, Philippines, Reclamation, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USA, West Philippine SeaIs China starting down a path similar to that followed by Japan and Germany before 1945, when nationalism backed by new economic clout led to overconfidence and adventures which eventually proved disastrous? The question needs asking in the context of China’s latest moves ultimately aimed at making the South China Sea into a Chinese lake. […]
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Should PH seek provisional measures from U.N. vs China?
Artificial Islands, China, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lecture, Maps, Philippines, Reclamation, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, UNCLOS, USA, West Philippine SeaThe Philippine government’s protests through media now sounds like a broken record. The United Nations International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea will start the hearing of the Philippine suit against China’s nine dash line map which encroached on territories of the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam on July 6. But even a […]
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Statement of IMOA on the Conferment of the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award for Nationalism and International Law on Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio
IMOA statement, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, legal advocacy, Maritime Rights, Nationalism, Philippine Sovereignty, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, UPAA, UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award, West Philippine SeaIMOA celebrates Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award for Nationalism and International Law, honoring his defense of Philippine maritime rights and sovereignty.
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The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea Dispute
2016 arbitration, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Antonio Carpio, Artificial Islands, ASEAN, China, China’s claims, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lecture, Maritime Disputes, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Philippines Sovereignty, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, territorial conflict, UNCLOS, USA, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio Carpio’s series of lectures on the South China Sea dispute examines China’s claims, the legal framework under UNCLOS, and the 2016 arbitration ruling, exploring the geopolitical and economic impact on the Philippines and 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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Briefing on the South China Sea / West Philippine Sea Issue
2016 arbitral ruling, Charles Jose, China, Exclusive Economic Zone, geopolitical dynamics, International Law, Kapihan sa UP Diliman, Maritime Dispute, multilateral cooperation., Philippines, Philippines-China relations, Regional Stability, resource management, South China Sea, Territorial Integrity, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaAmbassador Charles Jose discusses the West Philippine Sea dispute at Kapihan sa UP Diliman, highlighting the Philippines’ legal rights, the 2016 arbitral ruling, and the need for peaceful, rules-based solutions to safeguard national sovereignty.
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Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal): Less-Known Facts vs. Published Fiction
Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, De La Salle University, Dr. Jay L. Batongbacal, Exhibit, geopolitical insights, historical facts, History, International Law, Jay L. Batongbacal, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippines maritime rights, published fiction, Scarborough Shoal, Scarborough Shoal. South China Sea Dispute, South China Sea, territorial dispute, UP, UP Institute for Maritime Affairs & Law of the Sea, West Philippine SeaUncover the lesser-known facts about Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and how they contrast with published fiction. Explore historical, legal, and geopolitical insights surrounding this contested maritime feature, as presented by Dr. Jay L. Batongbacal, Director of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs & Law of the Sea, in his lecture delivered for the Cartographic Exhibit Forum on September 26,…
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Protecting the Nation’s Marine Wealth in the West Philippine Sea
China, Continental Shelf, EEZ, History, Hugo Grotius, Islands, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Mare Liberum, marine biodiversity, marine wealth, Maritime Resources, Maritime Sovereignty, ocean conservation, Philippines, Philippines marine protection, Philippines maritime strategy, Reefs, Rocks, Shoals, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, territorial waters, West Philippine SeaSpeech delivered before the Philippine Women’s Judges Association on 6 March 2014. Learn how the Philippines safeguards its marine wealth in the West Philippine Sea. Explore strategies, challenges, and the significance of maritime resources for the nation’s future.
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China’s reservations
China has made three reservations to the compulsory and binding dispute settlement procedure of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Of these, only two appear to be relevant to the Philippine arbitral submission against China involving the West Philippine Sea. The first, a reservation on maritime delimitation, does not appear to be […]