(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday set the record straight on China’s claim that Philippine officials in the past had “promised” to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, rebutting a columnist’s claim it was his father, the former President Joseph Estrada, who had made that promise. Relatedly, the Department of Foreign Affairs…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Escudero’s proposal on Tuesday to set aside P100 million in the 2024 national budget for the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea drew support from his colleagues and the chief of the Philippine Navy. The structures, according to the senator, could…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) IT is “impossible” for former president Joseph Estrada to commit to China the removal of the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, as alleged by The Manila Times columnist Rigoberto Tiglao, Senators Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said. The Chinese Embassy in Manila…
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Meeting with US Embassy officials: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada met Tuesday, August 15, 2023, with US Embassy officials in Manila to discuss the importance of strengthened bilateral ties and implementing initiatives that would enhance the strategic relationship between the Philippines and the US governments. In the photo are (L to R) Senior Defense/ Defense Attache…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said the grounded BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is an extension of the country’s territory, adding that it might as well be called a “national symbol” that honors the country’s bravery despite threats and oppression. In a privilege speech he…
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(ABANTE) Inakusahan ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada ang dating presidential spokesman at ngayon ay kolumnista ng Manila Times na si Rigoberto Tiglao na makapili matapos nitong akusahan si dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada na nangako sa China na ipapatanggal ang BRP Sierra Madre sa Ayungin Shoal. Sa isang privilege speech, sinabi ni Estrada na kilala si Tiglao…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) The administration of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was “conspicuously silent” over issues concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Tuesday, August 15. In his privilege speech at the Senate, Estrada pointed out that after his father, former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada, was ousted from the presidency, and the…
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Privilege Speech of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada August 15, 2023 | Senate of the Philippines Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph
Mister President, distinguished members, and colleagues of this august chamber: I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. Recent revelations have come to light regarding allegations that a past administration broke a promise made in 1999 to remove the stranded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. These allegations put forth by Mr. Rigoberto…
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BRP SIERRA MADRE A SYMBOL OF PH SOVEREIGNTY: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in a privilege speech on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, says the grounding of BRP Sierra Madre at the Ayungin Shoal during the administration of his father, former President Joseph Estrada, stands as an enduring symbol of the nation’s resolute commitment to defend its…
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