Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has given his seal of approval to the decision by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. to end the joint exploration agreement between China and the Philippines.
In a significant development, Locsin announced that the Philippines would be terminating its partnership with China in exploring the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This move has been met with approval from Justice Carpio, who has long been an advocate for Philippine sovereignty over its territorial waters.
Carpio has been a vocal critic of China’s actions in the South China Sea, and his endorsement of Locsin’s decision is seen as a major boost to the government’s efforts to assert its claims in the disputed region. The former justice has consistently emphasized the importance of upholding international law and respecting the sovereign rights of nations.
With Carpio’s backing, it is expected that the government will move swiftly to terminate the joint exploration agreement and take a stronger stance against China’s encroachment into Philippine waters.