Philippine EEZ

• Statement of Justice Antonio T Carpio (Ret.) on the Speech of President Rodrigo Duterte before the United Nations General Assembly

  23 September 2020

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  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…

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• Carpio Warns Against Allowing Unconstitutional Chinese Fishing Activities in PH EEZ

  26 June 2019

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  Carpio Warns Against Unconstitutional Chinese Fishing Practices in PH EEZ

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• Protecting the West Philippine Sea: A Historic Task For Filipino Lawyers

  09 June 2019

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  “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.

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• A Call for a South China Sea Truth Movement

  07 June 2019

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  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.

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• Justice Carpio Rebuts Roque’s Claim on SC Affirmation of Joint Exploration in PH EEZ

  05 March 2018

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  Justice Carpio disputes Roque’s claim on joint exploration approval, emphasizes need for clarity

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• Why China’s Acceptance of the Ruling Is Material

  16 January 2018

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  “Why China’s Acceptance of the Ruling Is Material” — Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s 16 January 2018 statement on why compliance with the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration award is crucial: China is legally bound by the ruling under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), but actual acceptance and implementation are essential…

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• Never Give Up Honor, Sovereignty and Sovereign Rights

  22 August 2017

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  “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.

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• Final Arbitral Award July 12, 2016: The South China Sea West Philippine Sea Dispute

  15 June 2017

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  Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s lecture at the Philippine Press Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of the South China Sea dispute, covering historical context, legal framework under UNCLOS, the 2016 arbitral award, geopolitical and economic implications, environmental concerns, and diplomatic efforts for protecting Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. Lecture delivered in thirty (30)…

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• The Rule of Law in the West Philippine Sea Dispute

  29 August 2013

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  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.

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