(ABANTE) Nagpahayag ng pagkabahala si Senate Committee on National Defense Senador Jinggoy Estrada sa paninagong insidente sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) sa pagitan ng Philippine Navy at Chinese Navy kung saan gumawa ng dangerous manuevers ang Chinese Navy. Nitong October 13 nagsasagawa ng regular rotation at resupply mission ang BRP Benguet (LS507) nang kanilang mamataan…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said the recent unusual “dangerous maneuvers” of a Chinese warship against the Philippine Navy vessel could have led to a fatal collision, describing it as “irresponsible and unprofessional” In a chance interview, AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said they did not anticipate that China’s vessel…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada said China’s maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea are a “matter of great concern,” calling them an attempt to trigger and force the Philippines to go against existing principles under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In a statement on Tuesday, Estrada said…
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The recent incident involving a Chinese navy vessel shadowing and attempting to obstruct the Philippine Navy’s resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea is a matter of great concern. It highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities that our nation faces in this region. Our Filipino sailors and naval personnel risk their lives to protect our…
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In sponsoring the resolution, Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada lauded the “Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos” awardees for being the pillars that uphold the foundations of democracy and good governance.
(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Three senators on Friday said it might be too early to form judgments on Justin Brownlee’s supposed failing of the Asian Games doping test. The International Testing Agency on Friday announced that Brownlee, a naturalized player for the Philippines, tested for the banned Carboxy-THC which is linked to cannabis use. Senator Francis Tolentino,…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the public not to jump into conclusions after Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee failed his doping test. Estrada made the reaction after Brownlee was found by the International Testing Agency positive for Carboxy-THC, which is linked to cannabis use. “As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for…
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(ABANTE) Maari naman umanong iapela ni Justin Brownlee ang resulta ng isinagawang doping test ng International Testing Agency (ITA), ayon kay Senador Christopher ‘Bong’ Go. “This matter raises concern. I encourage Justin Brownlee to make himself readily available in order to have his samples re-analyzed, as provided by anti-doping protocols, before the issue will be…
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As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for our sports officials and Mr. Justin Brownlee to appeal his case, and I am optimistic that they will take the necessary steps to address his current situation. It is crucial to remember that his doping allegations are still under investigation and have not been resolved yet.…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators on Friday, October 13 said it is better to wait for the outcome of the doping case on Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player Justin Brownlee before jumping to any conclusions. Lawmakers made the appeal after Brownlee reportedly failed the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) doping test a day after the team won the gold…
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