(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has condemned China’s latest use of flares, calling it irresponsible and dangerously provocative. For the third time in two weeks, China launched flares on a Philippine aircraft, this time on a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane. “It is deeply concerning and must be condemned…
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It is deeply concerning and must be condemned in the strongest terms the firing of flares by China at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft conducting a lawful mission over Zamora reef. Such actions are not only irresponsible but also dangerously provocative. Deploying flares multiple times at a dangerously close distance is…
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(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore and defense committee chairperson Jinggoy Estrada emphasized Sunday that Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone , denying Beijing’s infringement claims. “There is no reason for us to withdraw our vessel, which was anchored in response to suspected reclamation activities of China,” said…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada urged the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the country after the Armed Forces of the Philippines accused China’s air force of “dangerous and provocative actions” against one of the Philippine military planes patrolling the Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, Estrada…
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The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s reckless and provocative actions against our Philippine Air Force aircraft conducting lawful maritime patrols over Scarborough Shoal are unacceptable. They must be met with firm and decisive condemnation from the international community. We urge the Chinese government to immediately stop this clear act of aggression and adhere to international…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in upholding the country’s territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Atin ang West Philippine Sea,” stressed Estrada. The senator pointed this out after the President made the same declaration during the third State of the Nation…
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Reports on the recent arrangement between our government and China reached through consultations regarding resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal represent a significant step in ensuring peace and stability in the West Philippine Sea. This is a pragmatic solution as it will now ensure our troops stationed aboard our grounded naval…
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I am more than satisfied in the President’s SONA. I am grateful to the President for recognizing the Senate’s swift action in concurring to his presidential proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels and we eagerly look forward to its effective implementation which will pave the way for lasting peace and reconciliation. I am proud to…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Sunday, July 21 that he hopes to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackle the issue regarding the daily minimum wage increase in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Sa darating na ikatlong State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Marcos Jr.,…
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Jinggoy calls for solidarity among Filipinos in Italy: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada calls on thousands of migrant Filipinos in Italy to demonstrate solidarity amid increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea. Estrada made the call on June 30, 2024, during the culmination of the month-long commemoration of the country’s 126th anniversary of…
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