(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators condemned the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) recent “hostile actions” in the recent resupply mission in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal that led to injuries on the part of Filipino troops. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, chief of the AFP public affairs office confirmed that a member of the Philippine Navy was severely injured when a…
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I am deeply outraged and extremely troubled by these latest hostile actions by the China Coast Guard near Ayungin Shoal. This is an unacceptable act of aggression, a direct affront to our sovereignty, and a blatant violation of our rights under international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). …
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Chiz Escudero on Thursday expressed support for Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s call to stop the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) near military bases in the country. But while he backed Teodoro’s view, Escudero emphasized that all illegal Pogo operations must be stopped. “I agree with Sec.…
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Aside from security concerns raised on POGO operations near our military bases, reports on some 250 others operating without licenses should prompt our concerned authorities to conduct a crackdown on these illegal entities. Kung may sapat na impormasyon na ang PAGCOR tungkol dito, huwag na sana silang magpatumpik-tumpik pa sa pagpapasara ng mga ilegal o…
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(GMA NEWS) Senator Lito Lapid on Tuesday called for an investigation into the people behind the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. “Nararapat na magsagawa ng masusing imbestigasyon upang malaman kung sino ang mga taong tunay na nagmamay-ari ng mga lupa at mga building na ginagamit sa POGO at ang kompanyang…
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(NEWS 5) On the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, Philippine leaders shared warm messages reflecting on the nation’s past and the ongoing challenges it faces. Pres. Ferdinand” Bongbong” Marcos emphasized in his Independence Day message that it is an honor for every Filipino to be part of a courageous lineage that fought…
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(RAPPLER) MANILA, Philippines – On the 126th commemoration of Philippine independence, some members of the Senate rallied Filipinos to unite against threats to the national interest, especially attempts to undermine Philippine sovereignty. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros urged unity among Filipinos to protect the national interest amid the continued aggression of China in the West Philippine…
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(GMA NEWS) On the celebration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence Wednesday, senators called for protection of the country’s sovereignty and national interest. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, who chairs the Senate national defense committee, called on the Filipinos to show the international community its “unity and determination in defending our rights, natural…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada believes that the Chinese military uniforms found at a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) is added proof of the scams being conducted by the facility. “Whether genuine or mere props, the pieces of alleged People’s Liberation Army (PLA) uniforms found in the raided POGO hub in…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Wednesday, the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence, pondered on the essence of freedom and how Filipinos should continue to defend it amid continued foreign aggression in Philippine territory. Senate President Francis Escudero urged Filipinos to “take to heart” the spirit of freedom and use it to guide the…
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