Philippine Maritime Claims

• The role of maps in territorial disputes

  03 June 2021

  admission against interest, Cartography, Crosscurrents, historical maps, International Law, Justice Carpio, Pedra Branca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Maritime Claims, role of maps, South China Sea, Territorial Disputes, treaty evidence, UNCLOS

  Justice Carpio explains the legal role of maps in territorial disputes: how maps become binding through treaties or state acceptance, how historical cartography can constitute admissions against interest, and why China’s own published maps weaken its South China Sea claims.

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• Justice Carpio’s Expertise Overwhelms Duterte, Roque Steps In

  07 May 2021

  Duterte Debate, Harry Roque, Honorable Justice Antonio Carpio, Philippine Maritime Claims, The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea Dispute

  Duterte backs out of debate with Justice Antonio Carpio, designates Harry Roque instead

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• Justice Carpio Weighs In: Strengthening PH’s Maritime Claims

  23 April 2015

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  Justice Antonio Carpio: Strengthening PH’s Maritime Claims

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