Tag: West Philippine Sea

Jinggoy slams Roque for revealing ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ between Rody Duterte, China

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines during the Duterte administration. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines…
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Statement on claims on alleged Ph-China deal concerning BRP Sierra Madre

Minsan ko nang pinanindigan sa isang privilege speech na walang kasunduan o pangakong binitawan ang aking ama, ang dating President Joseph Estrada, sa pagtanggal ng BRP Sierra Madre sa Ayungin Shoal at ito’y pinatotohanan pa ng mga noo’y defense and security officials gaya ni dating Defense Sec. Orlando Mercado. It’s disappointing, to say the least,…
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Estrada seeks probe into Chinese ships dredging in Zambales

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities could have a significant impact on the lives of Zambales residents who rely on fishing and may disturb the overall balance of the ecosystem. “The ongoing dredging activities…
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Senate probe of dredging by Chinese vessels in Zambales province sought

(BUSINESS WORLD) A PHILIPPINE senator has filed a resolution seeking to investigate increased presence of Chinese dredging vessels near Zambales province, saying these threaten the local marine ecosystem. Senate Resolution 966, which Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Estrada filed on Wednesday, calls for a comprehensive probe of the dredging of at least 14 Chinese vessels that…
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Senate seeks probe into ‘unabated’ dredging in Zambales by alleged Chinese workers

(GMA NEWS) A Senate investigation into the “unabated” dredging activities allegedly conducted by Chinese workers in coastal areas of Zambales has been sought. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chairman of the Senate committee on national defense, has filed proposed Senate Resolution 966, saying these dredging activities could have a significant impact on the lives of the residents…
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Jinggoy denies Roque claim on Sierra Madre ‘deal’

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — It was “unacceptable” for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to claim that former president Joseph Estrada made a deal with Beijing to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. “I once asserted in a privilege speech that there was no agreement or promise that…
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CALL FOR PROBE | Senator urges investigation into disinformation on West Philippine Sea

(NEWS 5) (January 24, 2024) – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sought an investigation into the alleged disinformation campaign on the West Philippine Sea to hold accountable those involved in such illicit activities that create an “adverse impact” on the country. Estrada, who heads the committee on national defense and security, said he decided to file Senate…
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Disinformation campaign tungkol sa West Philippine Sea, pinaiimbestigahan ng Senado

(RMN) Pinaiimbestigahan ni Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Chairman Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang napaulat na disinformation campaign patungkol sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) na pinopondohan umano ng isang dayuhang bansa. Inihain ni Estrada ang Senate Resolution 910 kung saan inataasan ang Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media na manguna sa imbestigasyon…
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Jinggoy urges Senate to probe disinformation drive about West PH Sea

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippine — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Senate to look into an alleged foreign state-sponsored disinformation campaign about the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Through Senate Resolution No. 910 he filed Monday, Estrada urged the Senate committee on public information and mass media and other appropriate committees to conduct the probe. In the…
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Jinggoy moves for Senate inquiry on disinformation campaign on WPS

Sowing disunity and confusion among Filipinos SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has moved for a Senate investigation into an alleged foreign state-sponsored disinformation campaign on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute, undermining the country’s historic victory in the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). In filing Senate Resolution No. 910, Estrada urged the Senate Committee on Public…
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