Tag: West Philippine Sea (WPS)

Statement on redeployment of CCG’s ‘The Monster’ in the WPS

The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), require a comprehensive and proactive response from our government. Makailang ulit ko ng sinabi, nasa panig natin ang mga legal na batayan para ipaglaban ang ating karapatan. The Arbitral Award, a landmark ruling issued on June 12,…
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‘The Monster’ sighting bothers Estrada, commends PCG for vigilance

(MANILA STANDARD) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed deep concern over the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) largest vessel, dubbed ‘The Monster,’ in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In a statement late Monday, Estrada said he was particularly bothered, considering the recent recovery of an underwater drone traced to China…
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Estrada: Monster ship sighting after drone recovery ‘deeply concerning’

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The sighting of the Chinese Coast Guard’s monster ship after an underwater drone was discovered over waters off Masbate province is deeply concerning, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. In a statement, Estrada warned the government about China’s continuous intrusive activities, noting that these should prompt the country…
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Jinggoy Denounces China Harassment Of PH Ship, Seeks Global Support

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged the international community to condemn the latest Chinese harassment of a Philippine ship in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I call upon the international community to join us in condemning these acts of aggression and support our efforts in upholding the rule of law in the…
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Jinggoy: PH can better defend borders, citizens

In forging PH-Japan accordJinggoy: PH can better defend borders, citizens THE government can better defend the country’s borders, protect the citizenry, and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region without undermining the nation’s interests under the defense agreement that Manila has forged with Tokyo, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has said. Estrada…
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Jinggoy: PH-Japan RAA can help Philippines defend borders, citizens

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the Philippine government can better defend the country’s borders and protect its citizens once the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines is in place. The RAA is also vital in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the chairman of the…
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Existence Russian submarine in WPS increases risk of conflicts – Estrada

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The existence of Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)  “increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts” in an already sensitive region, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. READ: Russian attack sub spotted in West PH SeaArticle continues after this advertisement Estrada, head of the Senate panel on…
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Jinggoy Estrada concerned by Russian submarine sighting in West PH Sea

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada shared the worries of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea. “This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions,” Estrada said…
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Statement on the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in WPS

This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions. The presence of foreign military assets, especially those with offensive capabilities, increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts in an already sensitive region. We urge the relevant authorities—the Department of…
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‘Task Force Ayunin will enhance Philippines sovereignty, territorial integrity’

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Task Force Ayungin would enhance the Philippines’ capability to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday. Estrada, chairman of the Senate committee on national defense, admitted that he has yet to get a briefing from the Department of National Defense, which has confirmed that American…
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