On the second anniversary of the landmark Hague ruling, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio sounded the alarm on the need for collective action against China’s aggressive claims in the South China Sea. In a speech organized by the Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute, Carpio emphasized the importance of upholding international law and protecting the Philippines’ sovereign rights. The Hague ruling, he noted, was a significant victory for the Philippines, but it also underscored the country’s vulnerability to China’s expansionist policies. Carpio urged the government to take concrete steps to assert its claims and prevent further encroachment by Beijing. His call to action comes as tensions in the region continue to simmer, with China’s recent actions sparking renewed concerns about the stability of the South China Sea.