House Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PPAB) House Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has denied ever making a promise to Beijing to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, as well as any connection to...
Congress should allocate at least P100-million to fund the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea and strengthen the country’s presence in the contested maritime territory. Soldiers in Ayungin Shoal get fresh food, supplies as China lurks...
Former presidential spokesperson Rigoberto “Bobby” Tiglao should rectify the “inaccurate” information he wrote regarding the grounding of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal to “accurately reflect actual historical events.” Sen. Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito (Senate PRIB Photo) ...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) does not have any record of a Philippine official promising China of BRP Sierra Madre removal from the Ayungin Shoal, retired associate justice Antonio Carpio said Tuesday, August 15. "I am told by Ambassador Henry Bensurto that they...
Former Defense chief Orly Mercado does not believe it is possible for former president Joseph Estrada to commit to tow away BRP Sierra Madre from the West Philippine Sea as he was the one who ordered its grounding—along with another navy vessel— in the first place. Mercado, who served...
Former President Joseph Estrada's sons, Senators Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, and Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 14, strongly refuted claims that their father was the chief executive who promised China in 1999 to remove the BRP Sierra Madre. Sen. Joseph Victor...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his strong support to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s stand on the BRP Sierra Madre’s continued presence in Ayungin Shoal, saying he too opposes any potential agreement to withdraw the vessel in its current location. Sen. Christopher...
Just like the famed mountain range from where its name was derived, BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), a commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy, has a daunting task to protect the country and its people. Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel onboard BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal get fresh food...
Experts have urged the Philippine government to conduct joint patrols with the country's allied nations during the next resupply mission to troops aboard BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal. Their suggestion came as China continues to stand to its and has vowed to defend its illegal claim...
Senators led by Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, August 10, threw their support behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s row with China over the BRP Sierra Madre. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) In a statement, Marcos said...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros said she is ready to support any proposals calling for additional funds to reinforce and refurbish the country’s BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB Photo) Hontiveros said she...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri said he personally favors that the BRP Sierra Madre aground in Ayungin Shoal be refurbished. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) “Not just to ward off the bullies in the North but also for any possible natural...
