Justice Carpio Lectures on Philippine Territories in the West Philippine Sea to Indonesian Audience
Justice Antonio T. Carpio during his lecture at BINUS University Anggrek Campus (left) and Jakarta Maritime Museum (right) (Jakarta PE Photo).
JAKARTA 27 OCTOBER 2023 – The conduct of the “2016 Arbitral Award Forum: Philippine Island Territories in the West Philippine Sea under International Treaties" in select academic institutions in Jakarta, Indonesia is part of the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta's initiative to commemorate the 7th Anniversary of the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea issued on 12 July 2016 by the International Tribunal Court, and to echo the Philippines' advocacy in protecting and promoting its maritime rights and sovereignty under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio, delivered a presentation entitled “2016 Arbitral Award Forum: Philippine Island Territories in the West Philippine Sea under International Treaties" at the Bina Nusantara (BINUS) University Anggrek Campus on 23 October 2023 before 376 students from various faculties (International Relations, Global Business Marketing, Psychology, and Chinese Literature, among others) and around 15 representatives from the diplomatic corps in Jakarta. On the other hand, his lecture at the Jakarta Maritime Museum (Museum Kebaharian Jakarta) on 24 October 2023 was attended by representatives from various museums in Jakarta, Indonesia Hidden Heritage Creative Hub, culture and maritime enthusiasts, and students from the University of Paramadina, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, and University of Indonesia.
The lecture of Justice Carpio is the result of his research to establish the Philippines’ territorial claims over the Spratlys and Scarborough Shoal through the old maps used by the Spanish and American colonial authorities – the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, the 1657 Sanson Map, and the 1752 D’Anville Map – all of which played a key role in defining the extent of the Philippine archipelago and clearly displaying the inclusion of the subject islands within its maritime boundaries. He emphasized the 1898 Treaty of Paris between Spain, the 1900 Treaty of Washington between Spain and the US, and the 1930 Treaty between the US and UK as the official bases in establishing the map of the Philippine territory.
The lecture seeks to establish that the Philippines has the strongest title to the Spratlys Islands which are claimed, in whole or in part, by five (5) coastal states: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.
Ambassador Gina Jamoralin, during her opening remarks, expressed her gratitude to Justice Carpio for sharing the results of his latest research to a wider audience, especially benefiting Indonesian students of International Relations.
The lecture is a joint activity of the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta and BINUS University, Jakarta Maritime Museum, and the DFA Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office (MOAO). END
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Amb. Gina Jamoralin delivers the opening remarks and introduction of the resource speaker at the BINUS University Anggrek Campus (left) and Jakarta Maritime Museum (right) (Jakarta PE Photo).
BINUS University Vice Rector Prof. Tirta Mursitama (left) and Maritime Museum Director Mis’ari (right) delivering their respective welcome remarks (Jakarta PE Photo).
Philippine Embassy and BINUS University and Jakarta Maritime Museum officials present a Certificate of Appreciation to Justice Antonio Carpio (Jakarta PE Photo).
Students raising their questions during the Open Forum portion at BINUS University and Jakarta Maritime Museum (Jakarta PE Photo).