(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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(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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(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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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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(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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(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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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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(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
(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada said proposals for West Philippine Sea joint patrols with foreign allies must be “studied” intricately as it could send wrong signals to China. Estrada, who currently sits as the chairperson of the Senate’s committee on national defense and security, peace, unification, and reconciliation, admitted that he does not…
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