Justice Carpio leads advocacy for Philippine claims to West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio: Duterte’s Refusal to Reclaim West PH Sea may be a ‘Grand Estafa’ for Filipinos
Carpio Exposes Duterte’s ‘Grand Estafa’ on West Philippine Sea Promise
Justice Carpio Confronts Duterte over West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio slams Secretary Harry Roque’s claims on WPS, calling for a more responsible approach to addressing this national concern.
Carpio urges Duterte to acknowledge West PH Sea truth
Ret. Associate Justice Antonio Carpio defends Philippine sovereignty in West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio Carpio Corrects Duterte on West Philippine Sea Claims
Justice Carpio challenges Duterte to confront China’s maritime claims
Justice Carpio’s plea to Filipinos: Wake up Duterte on West Philippine Sea dispute
Justice Carpio evaluates conflicting statements by President Duterte and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on West Philippine Sea policy, stressing the importance of legal accuracy and consistency in defending Philippine sovereign rights.
Carpio slams Duterte’s betrayal of Philippines’ sovereignty over West Philippine Sea dispute
Duterte’s verbal sparring match with Justice Carpio and Del Rosario raises questions about the Philippines’ West Philippine Sea stance
Duterte’s Query on West Philippine Sea Sparks Debate
Justice Carpio weighs in on WPS responsibility
Justice Carpio Blamed for Loss of West PH Sea Territory
Justice Carpio slams Duterte’s verbal deal with China over WPS
Justice Carpio explains why Chinese fishermen appear in the West Philippine Sea—clarifying that under UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award, fishing in the EEZ by foreign vessels is allowed only with consent, and discusses how a reported verbal agreement has enabled Chinese fishing there.
Can UN order China to give up sea claims? Carpio’s expert opinion sought
Carpio calls for joint patrols with US after Duterte term
Carpio calls on Duterte to speak up on West Philippine Sea issue, citing need for strong leadership
Justice Carpio warns of ‘threat of war’ as China deploys missile-capable warships in West PH Sea
Justice Antonio Carpio on West Philippine Sea dispute: A catalyst for change
Retired Justice Carpio on urgent action needed for 2022 elections: Can’t let the current admin stay
Justice Carpio calls for Southeast Asian solidarity to defend West Philippine Sea rights
Justice Carpio explains the difference between the Spratlys’ unresolved territorial dispute and the already‑settled maritime dispute, and calls for binding voluntary arbitration at the ICJ among all claimant states to finally determine sovereignty over features in the Spratlys.
Justice Carpio explains the constitutional and legal scope of “aid and comfort to the enemy,” distinguishing protected speech from treasonous assistance and outlining what constitutes criminal support for an enemy under Philippine law.
Justice Carpio explains why the Philippine government had not yet purchased Western COVID‑19 vaccines by April 2021, analyzing legal misconceptions about advance payments, unsigned procurement contracts, and policy missteps that impeded access to vaccine supplies.
Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on China’s moves in the West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio on China’s motives in West Philippine Sea and vaccine diplomacy
Justice Carpio assesses the Philippines’ diplomatic approach to China, describing it as “unrequited love” that has failed to protect national interests in the West Philippine Sea and urging a principled, law‑based foreign policy instead.
Carpio Questions Pacquiao’s Leadership Qualities Due to Poor Attendance
Justice Antonio Carpio advises pursuing legal route in Julian Felipe Reef standoff
Justice Carpio warns of China’s occupation plans in Julian Felipe Reef
Justice Carpio: China’s vaccine donation may be a ploy to ‘soften the blow’ in West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio Calls for UNCLOS Tribunal to Address Chinese Presence in Philippine Waters
Expert Critiques Duterte Administration’s Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic
Opposition leaders gear up for 2022 polls with unified slate of national candidates
1Sambayan coalition challenges Duterte’s candidates
1Sambayan launches unified opposition slate for 2022 national elections, led by retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio.
Malacañang responds to 1Sambayan’s election plans, citing it’s too early for politics amid the pandemic.
Justice Antonio Carpio spearheads pro-democracy coalition amidst constitutional debates
Opposition coalition unveils unified slate for 2022 elections, led by retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio.
Justice Carpio discusses the Supreme Court’s constitutional duty and power to protect and enforce rights through rule‑making and legal innovation, and underscores the role of the justices—the “gods of Padre Faura”—in responding to violations of constitutional rights.
Justice Carpio explains China’s “Three Warfares” strategy—public opinion warfare, intimidation via military presence, and legal warfare—as tools China uses to pursue control over the South China Sea without traditional armed conflict, and how these tactics conflict with international law.
Justice Carpio explains the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons in the Philippines and analyzes President Duterte’s vow to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement if proof of U.S. nuclear weapon storage is found on Philippine soil.
Justice Carpio explains the constitutional role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the “protector of the people,” warns against policies that may erode public trust, and calls for the AFP to remain aligned with citizens’ rights and constitutional safeguards.
Justice Carpio explains why both accelerated COVID‑19 vaccination and targeted economic stimulus are essential for the Philippines’ recovery, critiques barriers to vaccine procurement, and outlines measures to avoid stimulus fund leakage.
Justice Carpio explains why China’s new coast guard law, sometimes likened to a “Monroe Doctrine,” is fundamentally different: it seeks to enforce expansive maritime claims beyond sovereign zones recognized under UNCLOS and threatens the rights and security of ASEAN coastal states.
Justice Antonio Carpio on China’s New Law: A Threat to Philippine Sovereignty?
https://opinion.inquirer.net/137474/a-grave-threat-to-world-peace
Justice Carpio explains how China’s new coast guard law represents a “deadly legal virus” that empowers the use of force to enforce expansive South China Sea claims contrary to international law and underscores the need for legal countermeasures by ASEAN states.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
A documentary episode exploring how everyday Filipinos engage with and respond to the West Philippine Sea dispute, highlighting public advocacy and the legal, diplomatic, and national-sovereignty issues at stake.
Justice Carpio explains why and how a sitting Philippine President is immune from civil or criminal suits under national law and jurisprudence, outlining its constitutional bases, judicial precedents, and implications for accountability and investigation.
Justice Carpio analyzes the House’s latest attempt to amend the Constitution (“last cha-cha”), warning of risks to legislative safeguards and arguing that rule-of-law improvements—not constitutional tinkering—will better encourage investment.
Justice Carpio explains the UNCLOS opt-out provision allowing states to limit compulsory dispute settlement procedures in certain cases, and why this does not preclude legal accountability under the Convention’s dispute resolution framework.