Tag: BRP Sierra Madre

Grounded, dilapidated Navy ship an extension of PH territory, symbol of bravery, says lawmaker

(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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Tiglao makapili – Jinggoy

(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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Jinggoy questions former Arroyo admin’s silence on West PH Sea Issue

(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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WATCH | Privilege Speech: The Worthiness of BRP Sierra Madre

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

Privilege Speech: The Worthiness of BRP Sierra Madre

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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‘Di si Erap ‘yan! Jinggoy dares China: Name exec who OK’d removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has dared China to name the Philippine government official who allegedly promised to remove the grounded military ship BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. Estrada issued the challenge as he denied that his father, former President Joseph Estrada, had a gentleman’s agreement with China to remove the rusting vessel during his…
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Jinggoy: There’s no deal to remove BRP Sierra Madre during my father’s tenure

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Following his brother’s denial of circulating claims, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada likewise asserted that their father – former President Joseph Estrada – did not make an agreement to remove BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. “During my phone conversation today with former Senator Orly Mercado, who held the position of Defense…
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Sen. Estrada dares China to reveal who made promise about leaving Ayungin

(ABS-CBN) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday dared China to name the Philippine official who allegedly promised the government will remove BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. In a Senate press briefing, Estrada said he talked to former senator Orly Mercado, who told him there was no such agreement made between China and the…
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Statement on PH’s promise to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal

President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has already spoken and declared last week that he had “rescinded” that arrangement or agreement, “if there was such an agreement,” concerning the removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. This renders the debate about a possible promise made during former President Joseph Estrada’s tenure to the Chinese government irrelevant. …
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WATCH | Senators JV, Jinggoy defend father from allegations that Erap made promise to China

(PTV) Senators JV Ejercito, Jinggoy Estrada defend father from allegations that former President Joseph Estrada promised the removal of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal