Tag: West Philippine Sea (WPS)

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 has already spoken and declared last week that he had “rescinded” that arrangement or agreement, “if there was such an agreement,” concerning the removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.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

Estrada says proposal for joint patrols in WPS with foreign allies must be studied

(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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PANOORIN | Panayam ni Cely Bueno ng DWIZ ukol sa pambu-bully ng China at usapin sa West Philippine Sea

Panayam ni Cely Bueno ng DWIZ ukol sa pambu-bully ng China at usapin sa West Philippine Sea August 12, 2023 | Senate of the Philippines Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: dwizam.com | FB: /dwiz882

Deployment of Filipinos cadets, military officials to China worries senators

(SUNSTAR) THE reported deployment of Filipino cadets and military officials to study and undergo training in Beijing has worried some senators amid issues of China’s aggressiveness and harassment of Philippine vessels and troops in the West Philippine Sea. In a Senate hearing on the proposed National Defense Act and the revitalization of the Self-Reliant Defense…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy joins colleagues in airing frustration over China’s continuing bullying in WPS

Jinggoy joins colleagues in airing frustration over China’s continuing bullying in WPS: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares his colleagues’ frustrations in the relentless belligerence of the Chinese government against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels delivering supplies to military troops stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. “The Philippines has a continuing foreign policy…
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Estrada: I-upgrade ang lahat ng military assets

(ABANTE) Muling isinulong ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada ang pag-modernize ng military assets ng bansa nang sa gayon ay epektibong mahadlangan ang lahat ng uri ng pagbabanta at probokasyon sa West Philippine Sea. “It would also be useful if we could frame the discussions with the recent aggression encountered by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from…
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Manifestation on Senate President Zubiri’s Privilege Speech on the latest incident in the WPS

Mr. President, this representation as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, conducted a hearing this morning, on the proposed National Defense Act and the revitalization of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program – both of which are priority measures of the Department of National Defense (DND)…
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Statement on water cannon attack vs PCG and military supply ship

The continuing acts of harassment and provocation by the Chinese Coast Guard against the Philippine Coast Guard are a matter of great concern. Just last June 30, PCG ships experienced a similar aggressive action during a regular operation to re-supply marines stationed in Ayungin Shoal. The reported incident of blocking and using water cannons is…
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