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...
There is no existing agreement for the Philippines to remove the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and if there is, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that he is repealing any such agreement. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from...
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles introduced a bill to Congress to establish the Sierra Madre Development Authority (SMDA) that would protect and conserve the 500-kilometer-long mountain range that protects Luzon from typhoons. (Forest Foundation Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
Military personnel stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre (LS 57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Palawan got a much needed boost as they received fresh food and other supplies from their visiting comrades, the Western Command (WESCOM) said Saturday, June 25. The...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) renewed its call to protect the Sierra Madre Mountain Range (SMMR) in hopes to alleviate the effects of climate change. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu delivers a speech during a recent visit in Aurora province. (Courtesy of DENR) DENR Secretary...
More than the country’s stand not to remove the BRP Sierra Madre at the Ayungin Shoal, senatorial aspirant Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar is more concerned on the long-term plan to ensure the Philippine government's control in the area as he stressed that the old ship will eventually become...
