Over 140 lectures and speeches by Justice Carpio on the South China Sea and the arbitral ruling, delivered from 2011 to 2017.
Carpio cautions against China’s potential radar station in Bajo de Masinloc
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.
Carpio pushes Marcos Jr. to continue his father’s West PH Sea legacy
Justice Carpio on West Philippine Sea resolutions: Symbolic but meaningless
Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on Duterte’s ICC filing, citing concerns over flight risk and victim harm
Carpio stresses PH must leverage international partnerships, boost maritime capabilities to protect WPS rights
Justice Antonio Carpio on Philippines’ Kalayaan Island Group claim legacy
Justice Carpio weighs in on PH gov’t’s ICC case preparations
Justice Carpio corrects misconceptions about PH Maritime Zones Act, emphasizing its importance in asserting sovereignty over maritime territory
Justice Carpio Warns China of Possible New Arbitration Case Over West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio pushes gov’t to protest China’s claim on Scarborough Shoal
Justice Carpio on China’s refusal to recognize arbitral ruling: A blow to Beijing’s reputation
Carpio: US Offer to Escort PH Vessels in West PH Sea Must Be Accepted
Carpio advocates for US escort in West Philippine Sea amid Chinese aggression
Carpio calls for PH acceptance of US escort offer in West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio on accepting allies’ support: Wisdom over pride in West PH Sea
Justice Carpio urges PH to file new arbitration case vs China over vessels damage
Justice Carpio leads discussion with PCG spokesperson on maritime sovereignty
Justice Carpio shares his thoughts on PH Maritime Council’s response to China WPS actions
Justice Carpio calls for PH gov’t action vs China’s suspected reclamation in Escoda Shoal
Justice Antonio Carpio warns of China’s stealthy expansion in West Philippine Sea
Justice Carpio proposes lighthouse in Ayungin Shoal to assert Philippine sovereignty
Justice Carpio Exposes Flaws in Duterte’s China Deal: A Blow to Philippine Sovereignty
Carpio shares his stance on Charter Change: A Constitutional Perspective
Justice Carpio calls for Comelec dismissal of charter change petition citing legal flaws
Justice Carpio’s Expert Insights on China’s West PH Sea Aggression
Justice Carpio on China’s aggression in West PH Sea: A matter of national security
Justice Carpio emphasizes that no government official can waive the Philippines’ sovereign rights over Ayungin Shoal, underscoring the importance of upholding territorial integrity.
Justice Antonio Carpio Exposes China’s Fading Claims in West PH Sea
Justice Carpio dispels rumors of gov’t promise on BRP Sierra Madre removal
Carpio to Marcos: Walk the talk on China
Carpio: Collective Action Needed to Stop China’s West PH Sea Grab
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…
Carpio: China’s Coast Guard Law Under Scrutiny for Violating International Law
Justice Carpio launches signature campaign demanding Duterte revise stance on West Philippine Sea
Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering commitment to the West Philippine Sea debate sets a new standard for advocacy
Justice Carpio on China’s motives in West Philippine Sea and vaccine diplomacy
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 Carpio explains how policy shifts and rhetoric by President Duterte—including moves toward VFA abrogation and reduced joint military cooperation—have weakened deterrence and the Philippines’ defenses in the West Philippine Sea, undermining constitutional duties to protect maritime sovereign rights.
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…
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…
Justice Carpio’s stance on Recto Bank incident and 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.
Justice Antonio Carpio’s recusal from WPS case sparks debate on its impact
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.
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.
Justice Carpio highlights PH’s Constitutional mandate for West Philippine Sea patrols
Justice Carpio calls for PH patrols to protect EEZ from Chinese assertiveness
“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: Unveiling Historical Truths
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.
Carpio Confronts China’s 9-Dash Line Claim: An UNCLOS Violation