Tag: West Philippine Sea

PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy joins colleagues in airing frustration over China’s continuing bullying in WPS

Jinggoy joins colleagues in airing frustration over China’s continuing bullying in WPS: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares his colleagues’ frustrations in the relentless belligerence of the Chinese government against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels delivering supplies to military troops stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. “The Philippines has a continuing foreign policy…
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Estrada: I-upgrade ang lahat ng military assets

(ABANTE) Muling isinulong ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada ang pag-modernize ng military assets ng bansa nang sa gayon ay epektibong mahadlangan ang lahat ng uri ng pagbabanta at probokasyon sa West Philippine Sea. “It would also be useful if we could frame the discussions with the recent aggression encountered by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from…
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Manifestation on Senate President Zubiri’s Privilege Speech on the latest incident in the WPS

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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Statement on water cannon attack vs PCG and military supply ship

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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Senate adopts ‘strengthened’ resolution on PH row with China

(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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WATCH | Manifestation of Support on proposed Senate Resolution No. 659

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 on proposed Senate Resolution No. 659

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 on proposed Senate Resolution No. 659 of Sen. Risa Hontiveros

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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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy crosses party lines to stand for PH interest in WPS

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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