Justice Carpio explains why Chinese fishermen appear in the West Philippine Sea—clarifying that under UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award, fishing in the EEZ by foreign vessels is allowed only with consent, and discusses how a reported verbal agreement has enabled Chinese fishing there.
Justice Carpio explains the difference between the Spratlys’ unresolved territorial dispute and the already‑settled maritime dispute, and calls for binding voluntary arbitration at the ICJ among all claimant states to finally determine sovereignty over features in the Spratlys.
Justice Carpio explains the concept behind establishing a Philippine maritime militia in the West Philippine Sea—how civilian‑based vessel coordination could help supplement naval and coast guard presence to protect sovereign rights under international law.
Justice Carpio explains why naming features in the South China Sea does not confer sovereignty or maritime rights, outlines how sovereign states can lawfully name features, and notes the historical precedence of Philippine names like those on the 1734 Velarde‑Bagay‑Suarez map.
Follow the Rule of Law But Aspire for the Rule of Justice” — a 14 July 2019 address by Justice Antonio T. Carpio urging that adherence to international law, particularly under UNCLOS and treaty obligations, must be paired with justice and equitable treatment of nations in maritime and territorial disputes.
“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.