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April 13, 2026Open Access

Between Law and Power: The Limits of International Law in the Philippine-China Dispute over the West Philippine Sea

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MLMaria Elisha Hannah Abegail Lasay

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Examines legal and geopolitical aspects of the West Philippine Sea, indicating the limits of international law.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the legal and geopolitical implications of naming the region as the West Philippine Sea versus the South China Sea.
  • Analyzed legal documents including UNCLOS and the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling.
  • Reviewed historical and geopolitical context of the naming dispute.
  • Engaged with both legal and academic literature on the topic.
  • The term 'West Philippine Sea' is legally supported by UNCLOS and the 2016 ruling.
  • Geopolitical factors influence the adoption of the term in the Philippines.
  • Limits of international law are highlighted in enforcing principles regarding territorial claims.

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Maria Elisha Hannah Abegail Lasay (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc892e3afacbeac03eafbchttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19520880
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