As tensions escalate over the West Philippine Sea, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio emphasizes the importance of the Philippines asserting its claims to the extended continental shelf. In an exclusive interview with ANC’s Karen Davila, Justice Carpio provided expert insights on China’s recent claim on Sandy Cays and the Philippines’ potential next steps.
Carpio underscored the need for the Philippine government to file a new arbitration case, citing the UNCLOS Convention as the basis for its claims. He argued that this would be the most effective way to protect the country’s sovereign rights and interests in the region.