MANILA, Philippines — Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has called on the government to sustain its transparency initiative in addressing China’s maritime actions, arguing that only consistent global exposure can build the international backing the Philippines needs in the South China Sea. Carpio made the remarks when asked to comment on differing statements from the military and the Philippine Coast Guard and those from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) regarding developments in the West Philippine Sea. While security agencies have openly backed the transparency initiative, the DFA has leaned toward a more traditional diplomatic approach. READ: Hontiveros to […]... Keep on reading: Carpio urges gov’t to sustain West PH Sea transparency push