フィリピン外務省は火曜日、アントニオ・カルピオ元最高裁判事の発言に対し、フィリピンの領海にリスクは及んでいないとの見解を示した。
外務省は、カルピオ氏が6月12日にBBNJ協定をめぐって同省を職務怠慢および反逆罪で告発したことについて、同協定の文言を誤解していると指摘した。同省は、本協定が沿岸国の領海を適用範囲から明確に除外していると強調した。
外務省はさらに、BBNJ協定は魚類資源を対象としておらず、これらは2001年12月から発効している別の国連魚類資源協定の管轄下にあると説明した。また、中国の宣言には南シナ海への直接的な言及はなく、関連する主張については2016年の仲裁裁判所の裁定ですでに解決済みであるとした。
外務省はこれらの告発を根拠のないものとして退け、「簡単に言えば、フィリピンの領海にリスクはない」と述べた。その上で、法学および学術分野におけるカルピオ氏のこれまでの貢献については認める姿勢を示した。
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US and Philippine defense officials reaffirmed their mutual defense treaty and signed a new security agreement during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said international naval drills in the West Philippine Sea recognize the Philippines' claims under the 2016 arbitral ruling. He shared this in an ANC interview on April 1, even as China rejects the decision. Carpio pointed out that this falls short of full enforcement due to the Philippines' lack of political will.
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China has condemned recent negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime borders, calling them illegal and void. The move follows a summit in Tokyo where the two nations agreed to strengthen ties in security and other areas. Beijing maintains the talks involve waters east of Taiwan where it holds exclusive economic zone rights.
A group of retired Philippine foreign service officers has proposed a comprehensive policy for West Philippine Sea issues, emphasizing diplomacy and neutrality. They advocate an independent foreign policy leading to neutrality to avoid direct conflicts between world powers. Meanwhile, China urged the Philippines to show sincerity and stop provocations.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines has welcomed the United States military's reported plan to establish a new refueling depot in Mindanao by 2028. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the facility would enhance national operations rather than attract attacks. The AFP remains committed to defending sovereignty amid challenges in the West Philippine Sea.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 111, directing government agencies to use official Philippine names for 131 maritime features in the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea. Signed on March 26 and made public on March 31, the order seeks to standardize names for efficient administration and sovereignty exercise.
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An international think tank views expanded military cooperation with allies as the “correct path forward” for the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea. Stratbase Institute president Dindo Manhit voiced “unequivocal support” for this year’s Balikatan exercises, involving more than 17,000 troops from the Philippines and partners including the United States, Australia, Japan, Canada, France and New Zealand.