Kent Carpenter —Silliman University photo
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Negros Oriental Rep. Janice Degamo paid tribute to Dr. Kent Edward Carpenter, who was killed in his home in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, last Sunday, citing his contributions not only to marine science but also to advancing the country’s maritime entitlements.
In a statement on Thursday, Degamo noted how Carpenter devoted much of his life to the Philippines, not only by advancing marine science and championing the protection of marine biodiversity, “but also by standing with our country in defending what is rightfully ours.”
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“As an expert witness in the Philippines’ 2016 West Philippine Sea arbitration, his scientific expertise helped demonstrate the environmental damage caused by destructive activities in our waters and strengthened the case that upheld our country’s maritime rights under international law,” she said.FEATURED STORIES
