Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering commitment to the West Philippine Sea debate sets a new standard for advocacy
Justice Antonio Carpio sheds light on the West Philippine Sea dispute, emphasizing the need for a consistent approach in asserting the country’s claims.
Justice Antonio Carpio leads Philippines in West Philippine Sea debate
Justice Antonio Carpio exposes Duterte’s weakness on WPS claims
Justice Carpio accepts Duterte’s challenge on West PH Sea dispute
Justice Antonio T. Carpio accepts debate challenge from President Rodrigo Duterte on West PH Sea issue
Justice Carpio evaluates President Duterte’s West Philippine Sea policies—including setting aside the Arbitral Award, limiting naval patrols, a verbal fishing agreement with China, and statements conceding Chinese control—arguing they contradict constitutional and international law and jeopardize Philippine sovereign rights.
Justice Antonio Carpio Corrects Duterte on West Philippine Sea Claims
Justice Carpio challenges Duterte to confront China’s maritime claims
Can UN order China to give up sea claims? Carpio’s expert opinion sought
Justice Carpio warns of ‘threat of war’ as China deploys missile-capable warships in West PH Sea
Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on China’s moves in the West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio on China’s motives in West Philippine Sea and vaccine diplomacy
Justice Carpio Calls for UNCLOS Tribunal to Address Chinese Presence in Philippine Waters
Justice Carpio explains China’s “Three Warfares” strategy—public opinion warfare, intimidation via military presence, and legal warfare—as tools China uses to pursue control over the South China Sea without traditional armed conflict, and how these tactics conflict with international law.
Justice Carpio explains the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons in the Philippines and analyzes President Duterte’s vow to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement if proof of U.S. nuclear weapon storage is found on Philippine soil.
Justice Carpio explains why China’s new coast guard law, sometimes likened to a “Monroe Doctrine,” is fundamentally different: it seeks to enforce expansive maritime claims beyond sovereign zones recognized under UNCLOS and threatens the rights and security of ASEAN coastal states.
Justice Carpio explains how China’s new coast guard law represents a “deadly legal virus” that empowers the use of force to enforce expansive South China Sea claims contrary to international law and underscores the need for legal countermeasures by ASEAN states.
Justice Carpio explains the UNCLOS opt-out provision allowing states to limit compulsory dispute settlement procedures in certain cases, and why this does not preclude legal accountability under the Convention’s dispute resolution framework.
Justice Carpio criticizes the President’s “no vaccine, no VFA” ultimatum linking U.S. vaccine delivery to the Visiting Forces Agreement, explaining how advance payment mechanisms and misreading of procurement law undermine access to Western COVID-19 vaccines and risk geopolitical leverage.
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…
Justice Carpio debunks additional historical and legal arguments China has used to support its South China Sea claims—showing that declarations like Cairo and Potsdam, and the San Francisco Peace Treaty, do not award the Spratlys or Paracels to China, and that analogies to the Monroe Doctrine are specious.
Justice Carpio explains why the ASEAN–China Code of Conduct must not legitimize past unlawful acts, exclude the 2016 Arbitral Award, or restrict dispute settlement under UNCLOS, and why it should protect EEZ rights and uphold international law in the South China Sea.
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 Carpio explains why raising the Philippine maritime case at the UN General Assembly matters: it provides an opportunity to rally global support for the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, reinforce the rule of law, and strengthen diplomatic backing for the Philippines’ sovereign rights under UNCLOS.
Justice Carpio refutes China’s claim of a peaceful history by detailing historical invasions of neighboring states and modern seizures of maritime features, and explains how China’s nine‑dash line aims to control nearly the entire South China Sea—at the expense of international law and ASEAN rights.
Justice Carpio explains why Scarborough Shoal has become a legal and strategic “red line” in the South China Sea dispute, rooted in Philippine historic rights, UNCLOS entitlements, and international opposition to China’s enhanced claims and potential militarization.
Justice Antonio T. Carpio delivers a comprehensive lecture on defending Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, explaining UNCLOS, the 2016 arbitral ruling, and why China’s nine-dashed line has no basis in international law.
Justice Carpio Slams China’s ‘Bullying’ in 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.
Justice Carpio explains why China does not respect Philippine sovereignty, detailing historical seizures of maritime features and the invalidity of China’s nine‑dash line under international law, and why China’s conduct undermines Philippine sovereign rights.
Justice Carpio explains why even great powers comply with international arbitral rulings: because war and aggression are now illegal under the UN Charter, treaties like UNCLOS/WTO provide binding dispute mechanisms, and world opinion and reputational costs encourage adherence.
Justice Carpio analyzes why even great powers often comply with international arbitral rulings, highlighting binding dispute mechanisms under UNCLOS and WTO, and the role of world opinion and reputational incentives in encouraging adherence to international law.
Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering leadership and commitment to upholding the law have left an indelible mark on Philippine judiciary.
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…
Justice Carpio Urges Panelo to Correct China’s Sovereignty Claim
Justice Carpio’s stance on Recto Bank incident and West Philippine Sea dispute
Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on the West Philippine Sea dispute
Justice Carpio offers Duterte alternative solutions for West PH Sea disputes
Justice Carpio’s formula for resolving South China Sea tensions emphasizes the importance of asserting sovereignty through international law and seeking international support.
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.
Justice Carpio’s Recusal in West PH Sea Case Raises Governance Concerns
Justice Carpio praises Del Rosario and Morales for their courageous stand on West Philippine Sea case
Justice Antonio Carpio calls for regional cooperation to protect Spratly Islands, emphasizing international law principles
“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 Carpio warns of China control over Recto Bank through loan defaults
Justice Carpio unmasks China’s agenda for West Philippine Sea control, highlighting its EEZ encroachment.
Justice Carpio shares expert insights on West Philippine Sea disputes
Justice Carpio reveals West PH Sea strategies amidst rising tensions
Carpio Warns Duterte: Be Cautious of Arbitration Award Implications
Justice Carpio’s Expert Analysis on West PH Sea Dispute at ANC Forum
Justice Carpio disputes China’s South China Sea ownership: A legal expert’s perspective
Justice Carpio Challenges Duterte’s South China Sea Assertion: China’s Claim of Sovereignty Over Disputed Waters
Justice Carpio weighs in on Beijing’s presence in the South China Sea and Philippine sovereignty
Justice Carpio: China must recognize PH sovereignty over West Philippine Sea resources
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.
Carpio rejects joint patrols with China, citing sovereign rights concerns
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.
Justice Carpio calls for PH patrols to protect EEZ from Chinese assertiveness
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.
Justice Carpio’s call to sue China over South China Sea claims sparks debate
Justice Carpio weighs in on the future of PH-China relations after the historic ruling
“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.
Justice Carpio’s West Philippine Sea Lecture Highlights Historical Truth
Justice Carpio’s West Philippine Sea Lecture: Unveiling Historical Truths
Justice Carpio’s expert analysis on Philippine sovereignty at Manila Defense and Security Symposium
Poe Counsel Argues Foundling Principle Can Apply Despite Low Signature Count
Justice Antonio Carpio warns of 80% West Philippine Sea territory loss
Justice Carpio presents strong evidence backing PH’s territorial claim in the South China Sea
Carpio warns against relying on US; advocates for strengthened Philippine defense
Justice Antonio Carpio: Strengthening PH’s Maritime Claims
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Carpio Challenges China’s 9-Dash Line Claim Under UNCLOS Principles
Carpio Confronts China’s 9-Dash Line Claim: An UNCLOS Violation