Retired Justice Antonio T. Carpio underscores that the South China Sea dispute must be resolved under the United Nations Charter through peaceful means such as negotiation and arbitration, emphasizing the Philippines’ role in defending the rule of law against the use or threat of force.
Retired Justice Antonio Carpio says the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone boundaries are already defined under international law (UNCLOS), and that no additional geographic coordinates are needed to assert the country’s maritime rights — despite recent debates in the Senate on the West Philippine Sea.
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: China’s Nine-Dash Line Claim Invalidated by PH Arbitral Win
Justice Antonio Carpio urges PH to file new arbitration case on WPS amid China, Vietnam’s claims
Justice Carpio’s expert analysis on PH-China-Vietnam claims in Spratlys: A call to defend sovereignty
Justice Carpio calls for ‘offensive’ legal approach vs China in South China Sea
Justice Carpio exposes Duterte’s alleged role as an agent of China in West Philippine Sea dispute
Justice Carpio calls for PH gov’t action vs China’s suspected reclamation in Escoda Shoal
Carpio: PH-China trade ties must be separated from maritime dispute
Justice Carpio Calls for Enhanced Maritime Security with Allies in WPS
Justice Carpio: PH National Survival Hinges on West Philippine Sea Gas Exploration
Justice Carpio urges PH to challenge China’s SCS claims before ICJ, citing flawed historical evidence
Carpio urges PH gov’t to hold China accountable for loss of income for Filipino fishermen
Carpio Exposes Duterte’s ‘Grand Estafa’ on West Philippine Sea Promise
Justice Carpio’s plea to Filipinos: Wake up Duterte on West Philippine Sea dispute
Justice Antonio Carpio on West Philippine Sea dispute: A catalyst for change
Justice Carpio warns of ‘threat of war’ as China deploys missile-capable warships in West PH Sea
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 Antonio Carpio on China’s New Law: A Threat to Philippine Sovereignty?
Justice Antonio Carpio’s unwavering commitment to good governance
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 contends that President Duterte’s rhetoric and diplomatic choices signal a de facto alignment with China over Philippine sovereignty, framing Duterte’s comment about choosing between U.S. territory or a province of China as a false and dangerous dilemma.
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 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 Carpio warns against Duterte’s arbitral ruling gamble: limits country’s options in resolving maritime disputes
Justice Carpio’s West Philippine Sea commentary questioned: A matter of integrity
Carpio Clears PH-China Oil Deal: Expert Insights
Justice Carpio disputes China’s South China Sea ownership: A legal expert’s perspective
Carpio Urges US and Asean to Set Scarborough Shoal ‘Red Line’ with Philippines
Justice Carpio cautions against legitimizing China’s nine-dash line claim through patrol presence in Sandy Cay
Carpio Condemns Philippines’ Inaction on Arbitration Win
Justice Carpio vs Duterte: China concerns take center stage
Carpio cautions against joint patrols in West PH Sea, citing sovereignty concerns
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
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.
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.
Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio’s influence on the country’s judiciary