We strongly condemn the reckless and hostile behavior of the Chinese Coast Guard towards our resupply boat contracted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resulting in a collision near Ayunging Shoal. These actions not only violate maritime norms and international law but also pose a threat to the safety and security of the…
Read more
(CNN) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 22) — Several lawmakers on Sunday condemned China’s latest blocking maneuvers against Philippine vessels en route to BRP Sierra Madre, which ended in collisions off Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that the China Coast Guard (CCG) was at fault in the recent incident as the Philippine…
Read more
(ABANTE) Nagpahayag ng pagkabahala si Senate Committee on National Defense Senador Jinggoy Estrada sa paninagong insidente sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) sa pagitan ng Philippine Navy at Chinese Navy kung saan gumawa ng dangerous manuevers ang Chinese Navy. Nitong October 13 nagsasagawa ng regular rotation at resupply mission ang BRP Benguet (LS507) nang kanilang mamataan…
Read more
(DAILY TRIBUNE) The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said the recent unusual “dangerous maneuvers” of a Chinese warship against the Philippine Navy vessel could have led to a fatal collision, describing it as “irresponsible and unprofessional” In a chance interview, AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said they did not anticipate that China’s vessel…
Read more
The recent incident involving a Chinese navy vessel shadowing and attempting to obstruct the Philippine Navy’s resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea is a matter of great concern. It highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities that our nation faces in this region. Our Filipino sailors and naval personnel risk their lives to protect our…
Read more
(RAPPLER) MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Wednesday, October 4, demanded justice for the three Filipino fishermen who were killed when a commercial vessel hit their fishing boat in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said in a statement that the Senate will “not rest until…
Read more
(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators on Wednesday, Oct. 4 condemned the recent incident wherein a foreign vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat within Bajo de Masinloc, resulting in the death of three fishermen. Based on the report of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), on Oct. 2, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Filipino Fishing Boat (FFB) Dearyn was rammed…
Read more
The authorities must conduct a comprehensive and unbiased investigation to ascertain the true circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The safety and well-being of our fishermen must always be a top priority, and those accountable for this incident must be held responsible for their actions. Kinakailangan na mabigyan linaw ang pangyayaring ito, kung ito ba ay…
Read more
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Monday he is “losing patience” after floating barriers installed by the Chinese Coast Guard were discovered near the Scarborough Shoal. The senator, who is also the chairman of the Senate defense committee, said he will soon visit Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, to see what help he can…
Read more
Senators commit support to the protector of PH seas: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada affixes his signature to the Philippine Navy’s commitment wall to seal his support to the force that is at the helm of securing the country’s sovereign rights in waters and maritime resources. Aside from Estrada, Senators Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. and Robinhood…
Read more
