๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ firmly emphasized that the rule of law remains one of the Philippinesโ strongest weapons. He stated that the Philippines may not match Chinaโs military strength, the country stands on the side of international law, which is supported by much of the international community.
During the Manila Discussions Series, Justice Carpio said that the Philippines ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ซ protesting against China over the reported floating structures found in Bajo de Masinloc. According to him, the Philippines must continue to assert its rights and ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ in the face of Chinaโs illegal activities within Philippine territory.