Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio asserts that same-sex civil agreements are constitutional in the Philippines.
Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s 22 June 2018 address to UP–NCPAG graduates warns against divisive proposals—such as “First Nation” designations, expansive autonomous movements, and abandoning the 2016 arbitral award—and calls on Filipinos to uphold national unity, sovereignty, and maritime rights.
Justice Carpio cautions against legitimizing China’s nine-dash line claim through patrol presence in Sandy Cay
Justice Antonio Carpio rejects chief justice nomination, sparking debate on judicial leadership
Justice Carpio weighs in on Beijing’s presence in the South China Sea and Philippine sovereignty
Carpio urges PH to reassert sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal, file new case against China
Carpio urges Duterte admin to preserve arbitral win vs China over West Philippine Sea
Duterte Admin Urged to Preserve Arbitral Win vs China
Duterte Administration Must Act on Arbitration Win vs. China
Carpio pushes for diplomatic protest over Chinese military planes’ incursion into Mischief Reef
Justice Carpio weighs in on inflation, Grab and Uber applications, and West Philippine Sea issues
Justice Carpio: Drop ‘Disputed’ Label from West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio disputes Roque’s claim on joint exploration approval, emphasizes need for clarity
Justice Carpio: China must recognize PH sovereignty over West Philippine Sea resources
Justice Carpio corrects misconceptions on West Philippine Sea territorial status
Carpio warns of potential risks in accepting China’s loan offer to Philippines
Justice Carpio: South China Sea dispute doesn’t necessarily lead to war
Statement (15 January 2018) by Justice Antonio T. Carpio on China’s request to survey Benham Rise — arguing that such surveys within Philippine waters must respect the country’s sovereign rights under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and that foreign survey requests should require Philippine consent.
Justice Carpio Testifies in Impeachment Proceeding Against Chief Justice Sereno
Government’s failure to address bulk importation of illicit substances questioned
Philippine Justice Carpio Questions Government’s Anti-Drug Campaign
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.
“Never Give Up Honor, Sovereignty and Sovereign Rights” — a 22 August 2017 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio invoking the duty of Filipinos to defend national honor and uphold maritime sovereignty and sovereign rights under international law, especially in the face of external maritime claims.
“The Framework Code of Conduct — One Year After the Arbitration” (13 July 2017) reflects on the state of regional diplomacy and the need for a binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea to uphold the 2016 arbitral ruling, protect Philippine sovereign maritime rights, and ensure peace and stability under international law.
Carpio Sounds Alarm: PH Dropping Ball in South China Sea Dispute
Carpio’s unyielding commitment to upholding international law
Carpio Condemns Philippines’ Inaction on Arbitration Win
Justice Carpio vs Duterte: China concerns take center stage
Duterte Criticizes Justice Carpio Over West Philippine Sea Involvement
Statement (20 May 2017) by Justice Antonio T. Carpio condemning any threat by China to go to war with the Philippines over the South China Sea — calling instead for resolution through international law and the 2016 Arbitral Award under UNCLOS to uphold Philippine sovereignty and maritime rights.
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.
Justice Carpio: China set to reclaim Scarborough Shoal due to strategic position
Carpio rejects joint patrols with China, citing sovereign rights concerns
Carpio cautions against joint patrols in West PH Sea, citing sovereignty concerns
Justice Carpio’s e-book on South China Sea dispute reaches out to Chinese audience
Mandarin version of e-book challenges China’s South China Sea claim