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Correcting the Gravest Misconception in Philippine History
Tags: China, Continental Shelf, EEZ, History, Hugo Grotius, Islands, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Mare Liberum, marine biodiversity, marine wealth, Maritime Resources, maritime sovereignty, ocean conservation, Philippines, Philippines marine protection, Philippines maritime strategy, Reefs, Rocks, Shoals, South China Sea, South China Sea dispute, Territorial Waters, West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio’s DLSU commencement speech corrects a long-standing territorial misconception and urges Filipinos to understand the full legal basis of PH maritime claims.
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Panacot: Justice Carpio Reaffirms the Philippines’ Historic Claim Over Scarborough Shoal
Tags: Bajo de Masinloc, historical maps, IMOA, Justice Carpio, Malaspina Expedition, Maritime Law, Murillo Velarde, Panacot, Philippine maritime history, Philippine sovereignty, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Spanish hydrographic records, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio reaffirms Panacot—Bajo de Masinloc—Scarborough Shoal as Philippine territory through centuries of maps, records, and state acts.
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Defending Philippine Sovereign Rights in the West Philippine Sea
Tags: China, China-Philippines relations, International Court of Justice, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Dispute, Maritime Security, Philippine sovereignty, Philippines, Sea Claims, South China Sea, Sovereign Rights, territorial integrity, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
A comprehensive lecture by Justice Antonio T. Carpio detailing the Philippines’ legal, historical, strategic, and economic basis for defending its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, presented across multiple scholarly events. Lecture delivered in nine (9) venues.
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The South China Sea Dispute: Philippine Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea
Explore Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s comprehensive lectures and speeches on the South China Sea dispute, detailing the Philippines’ sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea. Includes presentations from 2011–2017, both in the Philippines and internationally, with interactive maps, photos, and sources. Lecture delivered in seven (7) venues.
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Final Arbitral Award July 12, 2016: The South China Sea West Philippine Sea Dispute
Tags: Arbitration Award, Arbitration Case, Artificial Islands, ASEAN, China, Environmental Protection, Freedom of Navigation, Geopolitics, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Marine Conservation, Maritime Dispute, Maritime Law, Maritime Security, Natural Resources, Philippine EEZ, Philippines, South China Sea, Territorial Sovereignty, Trade Routes, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s lecture at the Philippine Press Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of the South China Sea dispute, covering historical context, legal framework under UNCLOS, the 2016 arbitral award, geopolitical and economic implications, environmental concerns, and diplomatic efforts for protecting Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. Lecture delivered in thirty (30) venues.
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Implications of Chinese Activities in the South China Sea and Benham Rise
Tags: ASEAN, Benham Rise, Chinese Activities, Environmental Impact, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Relations, Maritime boundaries, Maritime Security, Philippine sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea, Strategic Waters, Territorial Disputes
Explore the geopolitical, economic, and legal implications of China’s activities in the South China Sea and Benham Rise. This comprehensive analysis delves into historical expansion, the nine-dash line claim, military buildup, and key UNCLOS rulings, highlighting the significance of these regions for global trade, natural resources, and international law.
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South China Sea/West Philippine Sea Dispute
Tags: Arbitration Case, Artificial Islands, ASEAN, diplomatic efforts, environmental conservation, fisheries, geopolitical strategy, global trade, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maritime Law, military presence, Natural Resources, nine-dash line, Philippine sovereignty, Philippines maritime claims, Rotary Club, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s lecture at the Philippine Press Institute analyzes the South China Sea dispute, covering historical claims, UNCLOS-based legal entitlements, geopolitical tensions, economic resources, environmental concerns, and diplomatic efforts to uphold Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. Lecture delivered in thirty-one (31) venues.
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The South China Sea Dispute
Tags: and legal implications for the Philippines’ maritime rights., and the strategic, economic, Europe, Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s lecture on the South China Sea dispute at the IBP National Convention explores China’s nine-dashed line claims, territorial seizures, UNCLOS-based legal rulings
Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, Historical Truths and Lies, History, IBP National Convention, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, nine-dashed line, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines maritime rights, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, territorial claims Lecture delivered in eleven (11) venues.
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Historical Facts and Lies in the West Philippine Sea
Tags: Arbitration, Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, Historical Facts, Historical Lies, Historical Rights, History, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Legal Foundations, Maps, maritime sovereignty, Philippine History, Philippine Maritime Rights, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea dispute, Territorial Claims, Territorial Disputes, West Philippine Sea
Explore Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s 2015 presentation on historical facts and lies in the West Philippine Sea, exposing China’s 9-dashed line claim and highlighting UNCLOS-based maritime rights and Philippine historical presence. Lecture delivered in four (4) venues.
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Global Theft of the Global Commons
Tags: 9‑dashed line, Antonio Carpio, Arbitration, China, China maritime claims, Environmental Protection, fishery resources, Geopolitical Challenges, global commons, global fishing rights, global heritage, global theft, Hainan, high seas, History, International Cooperation, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Macclesfield Bank, Maritime Security, maritime sovereignty, resource management, shared resources, South China Sea, South China Sea dispute, Territorial Disputes, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
Global Theft of the Global Commons — Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s 2014 lecture analyzing China’s 9‑dashed‑line claims in the South China Sea as a “grand theft” of humanity’s shared maritime heritage. A legal critique based on UNCLOS, sovereignty, and the concept of the high seas as global commons.
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Protecting the Nation’s Marine Wealth in the West Philippine Sea
Tags: Antonio Carpio, Arbitration, China, Continental Shelf, EEZ, Historical Rights, History, Hugo Grotius, International Law, Islands, James Shoal, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Malampaya, Mare Liberum, marine biodiversity, marine resources, marine wealth, Maritime Law, Maritime Resources, maritime sovereignty, ocean conservation, Philippine sovereignty, Philippines, Philippines EEZ, Philippines marine protection, Philippines maritime strategy, Reefs, Rocks, Scarborough Shoal, Shoals, South China Sea, South China Sea dispute, Spratly Islands, territorial dispute, Territorial Waters, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio T. Carpio delivers a detailed address on the Philippines’ constitutional duty to protect its marine wealth in the West Philippine Sea, explaining UNCLOS, the invalidity of China’s 9-dashed line claim, and why joint development under China’s terms would violate Philippine sovereignty.
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The Rule of Law in the West Philippine Sea Dispute
Tags: 9-dashed line, Antonio Carpio, Arbitration, China, International Law, Maritime Dispute, Philippine EEZ, Philippines, rule of law, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Territorial Sovereignty, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea
An analysis of the West Philippine Sea dispute, tracing historical maritime claims, China’s 9-dashed line, and the Philippines’ legal rights under UNCLOS. Justice Carpio explains why arbitration and the Rule of Law are essential for sovereignty and regional stability.