Rappler's latest stories on Paul Reichler
Rappler Talk: Paul Reichler on seeking justice for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
On Monday, January 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to internationally-renowned lawyer Paul Reichler to discuss the first international court ruling against Myanmar, how it is going to be enforced, and what led him to take on the case
Philippines loses to China 3 years after Hague ruling
'The present administration has done absolutely nothing to enforce the award,' says Justice Antonio Carpio. Did the Philippine efforts go to waste?
No need for China permit to fish, says PH lawyer in Hague case
'It is up to the Philippines' whether to allow Chinese fishermen to fish in the West Philippine Sea, says world-renowned lawyer Paul Reichler
Recto Bank incident 'clear violation' of int'l law – PH lead counsel
Paul Reichler, the Philippines' lead counsel against China, tells Rappler there is 'a very strong case' to hold China liable for the Recto Bank incident
Rappler Talk: Paul Reichler, Philippines' lawyer vs China
[EXCLUSIVE] Paul Reichler, the Philippines' lead counsel against China, speaks to Rappler about Recto Bank and the 3rd anniversary of the Hague ruling on the South China Sea
Philippines' legal fees in China case still unpaid
In a Rappler Talk interview, former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario says the amount due is 'less than a million dollars'
Jardeleza accuses Sereno of treason
'In my view what was done to me was inhuman,' says Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza
Hilbay, Jardeleza opposed inclusion of Itu Aba in PH case
In former Solicitor General Hilbay s view it was better for Recto Bank to remain a disputed area even with the presence of the Chinese Navy as long as the Philippines claim stands
PH-China ruling, Aquino reaction, Sanders endorses Clinton| 12PM wRap
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How to enforce Hague ruling? PH lead counsel explains
The Philippines’ lead counsel Paul Reichler says this will depend on how vigorously the affected states assert their rights against China
PH lawyer vs China: 'This is a victory for rule of law'
UPDATED It is also a great victory for the other coastal states along the South China Sea the Philippines lead counsel Paul Reichler says
US barred from watching PH vs China hearing
A UN backed tribunal on the other hand allows the UK and 7 other countries to watch the proceedings
PH hits China for coral damage: 'Close to catastrophic'
In The Hague the Philippines also slams China s deliberate policy to physically expel Filipinos from parts of the West Philippine Sea
PH vs China, De Lima on Duterte, Russia-Turkey tensions | 12PM wRap
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PH in The Hague: China robs us of right to fish
The Philippine team also presents 8 ancient maps to disprove China s claim over the West Philippine Sea South China Sea
Powerhouse PH team vs China back in The Hague
Composed of 48 members the Philippine team vows to assert Manila s claim over the West Philippine Sea South China Sea
FULL TEXT: PH's round 1 win vs China over West PH Sea
A UN backed tribunal explains why it has jurisdiction over the Philippine case against China over the West Philippine Sea South China Sea
Philippines wins round 1 in historic case vs China
3rd UPDATE A UN backed arbitral tribunal rejects China s strongest argument against the Philippines: that the tribunal has no right to hear the Philippines case over the West Philippine Sea South China Sea
IN PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China in The Hague
In photos emailed to Rappler the Permanent Court of Arbitration gives us a glimpse of the closed door hearings pitting Manila against Beijing
Binay hits Philippine team vs China in The Hague
Vice President Jejomar Binay is pushing for bilateral talks between Manila and Beijing because according to him the Philippines needs China s money
Hague tribunal sets new deadline for Philippines
The Philippines ends the first two rounds of oral arguments at The Hague Netherlands in its historic case against China over the West Philippine Sea
PH lawyer vs China: 'Giant slayer' who defeated US
Paul Reichler the Philippines chief counsel in its case against China is known for representing small countries against big ones
Tribunal sets 2nd round of PH arguments
2nd UPDATE This second round of oral arguments is routine and indicates that judges want clarifications a member of the Philippine delegation tells Rappler
Filipinos' trust in China drops to all-time low
An SWS survey also shows that the West Philippine Sea dispute has become the Philippines 5th most followed news event
EXPLAINER: Philippines' 5 arguments vs China
In a nutshell Rappler explains the Philippines 5 arguments in its historic case against China over the West Philippine Sea
PH: China 'irreversibly damaged' environment
China s island building adds a new dimension to Manila s case against Beijing It wasn t part of the Philippines original arguments in January 2013
Vietnam, 4 countries attend PH-China hearing
Next to the Philippines Vietnam is the Southeast Asian country that most actively challenges China s claim over the South China Sea
FULL TEXT: The Philippines' opening salvo at The Hague
China has pursued its activities in these disputed maritime areas with overwhelming force The Philippines can only counter by invoking international law
PH to Hague tribunal: China threatens law of the sea
The Philippines says UNCLOS shows that principles trump power; that law triumphs over force; and that right prevails over might
Philippines in full force on 1st day at The Hague
UPDATED The Philippine government publishes behind the scenes photos of the first day of the historic hearings about the South China Sea
PH lawyer: We can ‘demolish’ China’s arguments
The full statement of Philippine counsel Paul Reichler on China s position paper against arbitration the US study on the 9 dash line and Vietnam s submission
PH lawyer: China ‘felt pressured’ to respond
The Philippines legal counsel Paul Reichler tells Rappler China s position paper shows that Beijing felt pressured to show that it is not an outlaw nation
Jardeleza heeded advice of top China defender?
Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says he could only think of two reasons why then Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza excluded Itu Aba from the Philippines pleading against China: Either incompetence or disloyalty
Jardeleza's SC entry and Sereno's eroding clout
Sereno’s hold on the SC has been tenuous and shaky since her appointment as chief justice bypassing the more senior justices in the high court
Philippines' lawyer vs China: Jardeleza 'man of integrity'
Paul Reichler distances himself from the JBC proceedings saying it s improper for him to comment on internal Philippine matters unrelated to the case for which I have been retained as counsel such as nominations to the Philippine Supreme Court
The inside story: Jardeleza accused of disloyalty to PH
Jardeleza deletes a portion in the memorandum submitted by the Philippines to the United Nations that seeks to challenge China s claims in the West Philippine Sea It would have resulted in a colossal mistake undermining the country’s legal claim and territorial integrity
Philippines sees ruling on China case by 2016
Despite China s refusal to join the case members of the arbitral tribunal will familiarize themselves with China s claims the Philippines lead counsel says
Ratify UNCLOS, Philippines' lawyer tells US
Ratifying it will remove China s excuse for not following UNCLOS says the Philippines lawyer in its case against China Paul Reichler
Experts debunk China's claim on defying int'l rulings
Facing a historic case filed by the Philippines China claims it is commonplace to snub international rulings
PH readies 'convincing evidence' vs China
A voluminous document more than 100 pages boosts the Philippine claim on the West Philippine Sea It will be submitted March 30 to the UN backed arbitral tribunal
PH 'fully committed' to file pleading vs China
The Philippines also commits to pushing the arbitration to its logical conclusion
PH faces major hurdle in China case
Does the arbitral tribunal have jurisdiction over the historic case? The Philippines will have to wait until 2015 Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza says
China on 'offer' to PH: 'Sheer fabrication'
The Chinese Foreign Ministry denies that China proposed the mutual withdrawal of ships from Scarborough Shoal to derail a historic case filed by the Philippines
China offers PH 'carrot' to quit case
China wants to stop the Philippines from filing its written pleading in the case sources say The rising superpower says it has no information about this
China envoy arrives as PH deadline looms
New Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua faces an early challenge In a month Manila is expected to submit its written pleading in its case against Beijing
PH lawyer on China: Being 'int'l outlaw' has its price
Lawyer Paul Reichler says if PH gets a favorable ruling and China defies it there is a heavy price to pay for a state that defies an international court order
