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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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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(MALAYA) THE Senate yesterday adopted a resolution “strongly condemning” the continued harassment of Filipino fishermen” and “persistent incursions in the West Philippine Sea” by the China Coast Guard and militia vessels, and urging government to take action to assert the country’s rights to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. Senate Resolution No.…
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Manifestation of Support on proposed Senate Resolution No. 659 of Sen. Risa Hontiveros urging the Philippine Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a resolution before the UN General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels within the West Philippine Sea
MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORT PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 659 Resolution urging the Philippine Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a resolution before the UN General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels within the West Philippine Sea Author: Sen. Risa Hontiveros This is to express my unequivocal and all-out…
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MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORT – PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 659 Resolution urging the Philippine Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a resolution before the UN General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels within the West Philippine Sea Author: Sen. Risa Hontiveros Mr. President: This is to express my all-out…
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Jinggoy crosses party lines to stand for PH interest in WPS: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada stands in solidarity with Sen. Risa Hontiveros in calling on the community of nations to halt China’s ongoing harassment and bullying in the West Philippine Sea. “The Philippines won against China. It is a message that should be reiterated time…
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Optimistic and resolute is how I would describe the President’s State of the Nation Address. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, I am pleased to learn about the emphasis placed on further improving employment opportunities for our kababayans and creating a better working environment for our OFWs. Bolstering employment opportunities is…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 23 said he is looking forward to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his programs for job creation, poverty reduction, economic growth plans and his plans to address the current security tension in the West Philippine Sea. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor…
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