Retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio proposes a clear debate topic — “Is There a West Philippine Sea?” — in response to Senator Marcoleta’s claims, and explains the legal basis of Philippine maritime zones under international law and UNCLOS.
The Philippine Bar Association has offered to host and facilitate a neutral public debate between Justice Antonio T. Carpio and Senator Rodante Marcoleta on the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea, including venue, moderators, and transparency arrangements.
Justice Carpio accepts Duterte’s challenge to debate on West Philippine Sea