Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2980 Under Committee Report No. 525: An Act Defining and Penalizing Espionage and Other Offenses Against National Security

February 4, 2025

In the past few days, there had been a number of disturbing news articles reporting about the arrest of alleged spies in the country.  Last January 17, 2025, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), apprehended in Makati City a suspected (Chinese) “sleeper agent,” a technical software engineer…
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Stronger together: Jinggoy backs PH-Japan defense pact

December 6, 2024

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has expressed support for the Reciprocal Access and Cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Japan. “Japan has been our partner in development in more ways than one,” said Estrada who chairs the Senate Senate Committee on National Defense and Security. “It is about time that we stand…
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Jinggoy: PH can better defend borders, citizens

December 5, 2024

In forging PH-Japan accordJinggoy: PH can better defend borders, citizens THE government can better defend the country’s borders, protect the citizenry, and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region without undermining the nation’s interests under the defense agreement that Manila has forged with Tokyo, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has said. Estrada…
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Jinggoy urges gov’t action on Russian sub ‘incursion’ in local waters

December 3, 2024

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has called for government action in response to the Russian submarine that was spotted in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. “We urge the relevant authorities–the Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Department of Foreign Affairs–to take immediate action and…
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Existence Russian submarine in WPS increases risk of conflicts – Estrada

December 2, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The existence of Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)  “increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts” in an already sensitive region, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. READ: Russian attack sub spotted in West PH SeaArticle continues after this advertisement Estrada, head of the Senate panel on…
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Jinggoy Estrada concerned by Russian submarine sighting in West PH Sea

December 2, 2024

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada shared the worries of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea. “This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions,” Estrada said…
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Statement on the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in WPS

December 2, 2024

This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions. The presence of foreign military assets, especially those with offensive capabilities, increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts in an already sensitive region. We urge the relevant authorities—the Department of…
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AFP affirms loyalty to Constitution amid Marcos-Duterte feud 

November 28, 2024

(PANAY NEWS) MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterates its fealty to the Philippine Constitution amid the ongoing feud between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Jimmy Larida made the affirmation when asked by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada during the Commission on…
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Military loyal to the Constitution – AFP

November 28, 2024

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Amid the political tensions and outburst of Vice President Sara Duterte, the military remains loyal to the Constitution, an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured senators yesterday Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida, deputy chief of staff of the AFP, gave assurance to the Commission on Appointments as he…
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PHOTO RELEASE: No internal unrest in AFP

November 27, 2024

No internal unrest in AFP: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives assurance from Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida that there are no “grumblings” within the military amid the political tension in the Executive branch. During Larida’s confirmation hearing at the Senate on Wednesday, November…
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