Defending the Rule of Law to Preserve World Peace” — a public lecture by Antonio T. Carpio delivered on 27 March 2023 at the Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), arguing that global stability depends on upholding the rule of law in oceans, rejecting expansive historic maritime claims like the “nine-dash line,” and defending the high seas…
Law and Justice in the West Philippine Sea” — a 10 December 2020 lecture by Antonio T. Carpio upon reception of an honorary degree, urging the defense and preservation of the Philippines’ sovereign maritime rights under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and calling for lawful enforcement of the 2016 arbitral…
Statement by Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) on Rodrigo Duterte’s 23 September 2020 speech before the United Nations General Assembly, affirming the Philippines’ 2016 arbitral-award victory under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and calling for full implementation of the ruling to protect the country’s sovereign maritime rights in the West Philippine…
Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s 26 November 2019 remarks on the 50th anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties underscore its pivotal role in ensuring uniform interpretation of international treaties, including its decisive application in the South China Sea Arbitration that reaffirmed lawful maritime entitlements under United Nations Convention on the Law of…
Defending Our Sovereign Rights in the Grand Manner” — a 07 November 2019 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio before the alumni of UP College of Law, urging Filipino lawyers to uphold the rule of law in defending the nation’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, and calling on government and citizens to assert…
Follow the Rule of Law But Aspire for the Rule of Justice” — a 14 July 2019 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio urging that adherence to international law, particularly under UNCLOS and treaty obligations, must be paired with justice and equitable treatment of nations in maritime and territorial disputes.
In his 1 July 2019 address “The Importance of Integrity,” Justice Antonio T. Carpio highlights the foundational role of personal integrity and ethical conduct in the judiciary and public service, arguing that only a justice system rooted in integrity can uphold the rule of law and safeguard public trust.
Statement (14 June 2019) by Justice Antonio T. Carpio on the ramming of F/B Gimver 1 — condemning the likely attack by a Chinese maritime-militia vessel inside the Philippine EEZ at Recto/Reed Bank, highlighting the violation of the rights granted under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and calling for accountability…
“Protecting the West Philippine Sea: A Historic Task for Filipino Lawyers” — a 09 June 2019 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio calling on the Philippine legal profession to uphold national sovereignty, maritime rights under UNCLOS, and the rule of law amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
A Call for a South China Sea Truth Movement” — a 07 June 2019 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio urging a nationwide movement to expose historical and legal truths about the South China Sea dispute, uphold the Philippines’ maritime rights under UNCLOS, and resist disinformation campaigns.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Remarks by Justice Antonio T. Carpio (04 May 2017) on the launching of his e‑book — a comprehensive collation of lectures and speeches explaining the West Philippine Sea dispute, aimed at educating Filipinos about maritime sovereignty, historic rights, and international law.
“Personal Statement on Final Arbitral Award” — 12 July 2016 statement by Antonio T. Carpio affirming that the 2016 tribunal ruling upholds the rule of law, the primacy of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the Philippines’ constitutional right to its marine wealth and exclusive economic zone.
Remarks (11 September 2014) by Antonio T. Carpio at the launching of the “Exhibit of Ancient Maps of Scarborough Shoal” — a cartographic exhibition presenting historical maps that show Scarborough Shoal as part of the Philippines, challenging China’s alleged historic claims under the “nine‑dash line.”