Tag: Bajo de Masinloc

Statement on the collision of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy ship in Bajo de Masinloc

This is a classic case of reaping what one sows. The Chinese Coast Guard must cease and desist from engaging in dangerous maneuvers against our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other maritime vessels. These tactics not only endanger our maritime personnel and fisherfolk—they also escalate tensions unnecessarily. Nothing good will come of such actions, except…
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Estrada calls for stronger actions on China’s Bajo de Masinloc claim

(PTV NEWS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday urged the government to take stronger actions against China’s recent reinforcement of its claim over Bajo de Masinloc, including considering legal options, such as bringing the matter to an international body like the United Nations. Estrada insisted that the government’s actions should extend beyond merely…
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West PH Sea: China’s Bajo de Masinloc claim requires stronger action – Estrada

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — China’s drawing of baselines around Bajo de Masinloc merits more than filing a diplomatic protest and summoning Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, said Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. In a statement on Thursday, the Senate’s second-top official said the Philippine government should consult international bodies in response to China’s recent efforts…
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Estrada urges Philippine gov’t to bring China’s baseline claim before int’l tribunals

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Estrada urged the Philippine government to consider bringing China’s baseline claim before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague or even to the United Nations. Estrada said this in response to China’s recent efforts to reinforce its claim over the West Philippine Sea by declaring the baselines of its…
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Sa atin to! Jinggoy tells gov’t to take China’s Bajo de Masinloc claim to arbitration court

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday (Nov. 14) urged the government to raise before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) China’s decision to declare baselines around Bajo de Masinloc. “Malinaw na malinaw na atin ito at mismong ang PCA, sa kanilang inilabas na desisyon noong 2016 na nagpawalang-bisa sa pag-angkin ng…
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