(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — “A crucial step in asserting the country’s rights over the resource-rich West Philippine Sea.” These were the words used by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada when he was asked to comment on the recent signing into law of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.…
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The Senate took a collective stance as early as August of last year and adopted Resolution No. 79, condemning China’s repeated violations and aggressive actions. They urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and relevant agencies to take appropriate actions. Senators, crossing party lines, jointly urged our government to intensify its efforts to engage the international…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday (Sept. 25) urged the government to provide protection to Filipino fishermen sailing to the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I urge all relevant government agencies to provide these fishermen with the necessary protection and assistance to ensure their safety and their right to fish in Philippine waters,”…
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Kahanga-hanga ang ipinamalas na katapangan at pagtatanggol sa karapatan ng ating kababayang mangingisda mula sa Zambales sa gitna ng panggigipit ng Chinese Coast Guard. Patunay ito na hindi natitinag ang diwa ng sambayanang Pilipino na itaguyod at protektahan ang soberanya ng ating bansa laban sa mga nanghihimasok sa ating teritoryo. Our fishermen are not only…
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(GMA NEWS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday raised the need for more budgetary resources for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after the pullout of BRP Teresa Magbanua from Escoda Shoal due to its questionable seaworthiness, lack of supplies for the crew, and bad weather conditions. “Increasing budgetary support is essential to ensure…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday called for increased funding for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) following BRP Teresa Magbanua’s pullout from Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, Estrada said the government must address the logistical requirements of the PCG to fully support its…
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(PNA) MANILA – Increasing budgetary support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for providing adequate provisions, regular maintenance, and essential medical and welfare support for its crew, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “We must address the logistical requirements of the Philippine Coast Guard to fully support their mission and assist in…
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We must address the logistical requirements of the Philippine Coast Guard to fully support their mission and assist in upholding our nation’s territorial integrity. This is particularly crucial given the challenges they have encountered, as exemplified by the case of BRP Teresa Magbanua. Increasing budgetary support is essential to ensure that all deployed vessels receive…
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We have all the reasons and enough evidence to bring the repeated and unprovoked dangerous actions of the Chinese Coast Guard before international courts. Our government has sufficient basis to take immediate and decisive legal action to hold China accountable for its increasingly aggressive actions. They have repeatedly endangered the lives of our brave men…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was forced to abort a resupply mission bound for BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal Monday, its spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea confirmed. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, food supplies and provisions for the over 10 crewmen on board the BRP Teresa Magbanua are at…
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