Sr. Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio has revealed a crucial new perspective on the long-standing South China Sea dispute, shedding light on potential strategies for the Philippine government to reassert its claim in this vital maritime territory.
Speaking exclusively with CNN Philippines, Justice Carpio highlighted the pivotal role of international law as the cornerstone of Manila’s counterclaims against Beijing. He emphasized that the Philippines must strengthen its claims by demonstrating a clear understanding and commitment to upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Carpio underscored the need for the Philippine government to build stronger alliances with neighboring countries, particularly within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to solidify collective efforts against China’s expanding maritime dominance.