Scarborough Shoal, 4 forgotten maps and Antonio Carpio (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippines asserts sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal using historical maps, while China's recent activities there have raised tensions.

• The Philippines claims sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal based on historical maps and international law.
• China has established floating structures in the shoal, raising concerns about its intentions.
• Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio presented four historical maps to support the Philippines' territorial claims.