Justice Carpio explains the legal significance of the court certification stating that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has no recorded payment of fines from his tax conviction, and how this affects the petition to cancel his presidential Certificate of Candidacy.
Justice Carpio explains why China’s conduct in the South China Sea amounts to hegemonic bullying and urges ASEAN states to pursue arbitration under international law to protect their maritime rights.
Justice Carpio analyzes whether Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has served his sentence after his tax conviction, concluding that absent full payment of fines and deficiency taxes, the legal penalties—including disqualification from public office—remain operative.
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Carpio calls for Bongbong Marcos’ disqualification based on his father’s law
Justice Carpio explains the legal grounds for the disqualification case against Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021, anchored on the Omnibus Election Code and Tax Code provisions related to his tax conviction, and explores the key legal issues shaping the dispute.
Justice Carpio analyzes the legal arguments over whether Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s tax conviction disqualifies him from the presidency, concluding that the key issue is whether his repeated failure to file income tax returns amounts to moral turpitude under election law.
Justice Carpio explains the legal and energy security implications of the upcoming expiration of the Malampaya gas field contract in 2024, urging the Philippines to prepare for the field’s eventual depletion by developing new gas sources like Reed Bank.
Justice Carpio examines the security and procedural weaknesses in automated elections, outlining risks in voting technology and recommending stronger safeguards and audits to protect electoral integrity.
Justice Carpio explains how attempts by the executive branch to block executive officials from attending Senate inquiries threaten the constitutional function of the Senate, potentially incapacitating its legislative role.
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1Sambayan’s contingency plan for presidential nomination: Isko or Trillanes if Robredo declines
1Sambayan’s contingency plan: Isko Moreno or Trillanes IV if Leni Robredo declines
Justice Carpio explains how Supreme Court decisions—required to state facts and law with precision—serve as authoritative historical records of the nation, exemplified by rulings on the Marcoses’ ill‑gotten wealth that withstand efforts at revisionism.
Justice Carpio explains how the Marcos estate’s failure to file and pay estate tax after Ferdinand Marcos’s death in 1989 resulted in a substantial unpaid liability, detailing the assessment’s finality, accrued penalties, and legal consequences under the Tax Code.
Justice Carpio analyzes how the “For Later Release” budget mechanism allows the Executive to withhold release of appropriations passed by Congress, raising constitutional concerns about separation of powers and legislative independence.
Justice Carpio explains why the claim that Pharmally submitted the lowest price quotation is mistaken, highlights procurement records showing it had the highest bids, and stresses that public disclosure of prices is a constitutional requirement.
Justice Carpio explains that PS‑DBM operates independently in its procurement functions despite being administratively supervised by the DBM, and discusses the constitutional and legal implications of this arrangement in the context of procurement controversies.
Justice Carpio outlines the dual functions of the Procurement Service of the DBM as both a buying agent and trading arm, explains how trust remittances and appropriations should be used, and highlights legal boundaries on fund transfers to prevent misapplication.
Ex-Justice Carpio denies owning Boracay developments
Duterte accuses Justice Carpio’s family of owning properties in Boracay
Justice Carpio discusses the constitutional checks and balances that ensure no individual or branch of government is “above the law,” explaining how actions like unilateral treaty termination challenge this foundational principle.
Justice Carpio outlines how the Philippines uses archipelagic and normal baselines under UNCLOS and existing law to measure maritime zones, and explains why issuing and publishing official nautical charts is key to asserting sovereign rights.
Retired Justice Carpio calls on Senate to assert power in treaty withdrawal
Justice Carpio explains why the Philippines’ territorial claim in the South China Sea is confined to the Kalayaan Island Group and criticizes legislative proposals that seek to expand claims to the wider Spratly Islands in ways inconsistent with international law.
Justice Carpio explains why President Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address broke no new ground on the West Philippine Sea issue, repeating old positions on the Arbitral Award and omitting support for key maritime claims that could strengthen the Philippines’ legal posture.
Duterte’s stance on arbitral ruling sparks controversy
1Sambayan unveils initial senatorial slate for Eleksyon 2022
Duterte’s martial law suggestion exposed his failure to combat corruption
Duterte’s martial law suggestion exposed his failure to combat corruption
Justice Carpio Corrects Misinformation: Hague Tribunal Heard China’s Position
Justice Carpio explains how overfishing by foreign vessels in Philippine EEZ waters has depleted fish stocks like galunggong, driving up prices and harming Filipino fishing communities while illustrating broader threats to sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.
Justice Carpio warns of impeachment proceedings against President Duterte over WPS issue
Carpio blasts Duterte’s China pact as a clear violation of Philippine sovereignty
Carpio Debunks Misconceptions on Joint Development in West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio: PH Can Pursue UNCLOS Arbitration Against China for WPS Fishing Activities
Justice Carpio: PH has options against China’s WPS fishing
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Justice Antonio Carpio pushes for revised baselines law to assert Philippine sovereignty over West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio recounts how President Benigno Aquino III’s decision to pursue the South China Sea arbitration against China led to a historic legal victory, highlighting internal debates, strategic choices in the Memorial, and the legal team’s efforts at The Hague.
Justice Carpio explains the role and admissibility of extrajudicial confessions in evidence law, particularly how voluntarily made public statements can be used alongside corroborating proof in investigations of alleged extrajudicial killings.
Carpio-led coalition vows to halt Philippines’ passive stance on sovereignty
Justice Carpio explains the importance of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map as the first scientific map of the Philippine archipelago that illustrates features like Scarborough Shoal and Spratlys as part of the nation and supports sovereign maritime claims.
Senator Lacson Rejects 1Sambayan Invitation Amid Carpio’s Presidential Endorsement Snub
Lacson declines 1Sambayan’s presidential bid invitation after being excluded from list of preferred candidates
Senator Lacson rejects 1Sambayan’s presidential bid invitation
Justice Carpio explains the legal role of maps in territorial disputes: how maps become binding through treaties or state acceptance, how historical cartography can constitute admissions against interest, and why China’s own published maps weaken its South China Sea claims.
Justice Carpio explains the UNCLOS legal framework for what constitutes an island versus a rock or low‑tide elevation, and why this distinction fundamentally affects maritime entitlements and territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea.
Carpio: China’s Coast Guard Law Under Scrutiny for Violating International Law
Carpio warns of implications of China’s new Coast Guard law
President Duterte’s mantra is “China is in possession of the West Philippine Sea (WPS).” The President made this declaration on several occasions: the November 2018 Asean-India Summit in Singapore, his July 2019 and 2020 State of the Nation Addresses, and his late night TV addresses on April 19, 2021 and April 29, 2021. The reason
Justice Carpio vs. Roque: Unpacking China’s Claims
Carpio vs Roque: Is a Military-Only Approach Enough for WPS Solution?
Carpio and Roque clash on West Philippine Sea ownership
Carpio and Roque clash on West Philippine Sea ownership
Justice Antonio Carpio pushes back against Duterte’s concessions in the West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio launches signature campaign demanding Duterte revise stance on West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio recounts how Sandy Cay became a permanent island and was effectively seized by China in 2017, challenging official denials and highlighting the implications for Philippine territorial sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
Carpio’s Challenge Ignites Duterte’s Confrontational Stance
Justice Carpio urges Filipinos to demand retraction of Duterte’s ‘dangerous’ West Philippine Sea statements
Justice Carpio accepts President Duterte’s debate challenge: A national conversation
Justice Carpio Exposes China’s Secret Plan for Scarborough Shoal Standoff
Duterte defends West Philippine Sea stance against Carpio lawsuit
Justice Carpio: Duterte thinks Chinese President is personal protector against coup
Justice Antonio Carpio on West Philippine Sea: Why Duterte’s Debate Challenge Matters
Justice Carpio on Duterte’s Debate Withdrawal: A Missed Opportunity for Clarity
Justice Carpio questions Duterte’s loyalty to China: is it protection or something more?
Justice Carpio calls on Filipinos to demand retraction of Duterte’s West Philippine Sea statements
Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering commitment to the West Philippine Sea debate sets a new standard for advocacy
Justice Carpio vs Duterte: A Debate on West Philippine Sea Dispute
Justice Carpio urges Pres. Duterte to revoke statement on China’s control over WPS
Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering stance on West Philippine Sea sparks renewed interest
Justice Antonio Carpio’s challenge to Duterte’s West Philippine Sea stance met with indifference
Justice Antonio Carpio rejects President Duterte’s debate challenge
Justice Carpio ready for debate despite Duterte’s last-minute attempt at ducking out
Duterte backs out of Carpio debate, designates Roque instead
Justice Carpio outshines Duterte in West Philippine Sea debate
Justice Antonio Carpio sheds light on the West Philippine Sea dispute, emphasizing the need for a consistent approach in asserting the country’s claims.
Justice Antonio Carpio leads Philippines in West Philippine Sea debate
Duterte backs out of debate with Justice Antonio Carpio, designates Harry Roque instead
Duterte skips debate with Justice Antonio Carpio, opting for representation instead
Justice Carpio refuses to back down from debate challenge as Duterte assigns substitute
Justice Antonio Carpio exposes Duterte’s weakness on WPS claims
Carpio dares Duterte to debate over West Philippine Sea claims
Justice Carpio vows to take action if Duterte’s pronouncements on West Philippine Sea violate Constitution
Justice Carpio Accepts Duterte’s Challenge: A Debate on the West PH Sea
Duterte vs Carpio: West Philippine Sea Debate
Justice Carpio accepts Duterte’s challenge on West PH Sea dispute
Justice Carpio responds to Duterte’s West PH Sea blame game, highlighting the importance of upholding Philippine sovereignty
Justice Carpio Accepts Duterte Debate Challenge on West PH Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio accepts debate challenge from President Rodrigo Duterte on West PH Sea issue
Justice Carpio evaluates President Duterte’s West Philippine Sea policies—including setting aside the Arbitral Award, limiting naval patrols, a verbal fishing agreement with China, and statements conceding Chinese control—arguing they contradict constitutional and international law and jeopardize Philippine sovereign rights.
Duterte vs. Carpio Debate on WPS Arbitration Ruling: A Closer Look
Justice Antonio Carpio critiques Duterte’s inaction on West Philippine Sea claims