Sen. Robin Padilla Dares PH Coast Guard to Hit Back on Chinese Attacks?
ROBIN PADILLA
– The Senator asked why the Philippine Coast Guard is supposedly not investing in stronger equipment despite its huge budget.
The territorial dispute between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea is seemingly far from over. There were incidents wherein
China reportedly fired the PH vessels with water cannon
in the disputed territory.
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The issue over the ownership of the West Philippine Sea has long gathered different reactions from the people. In 2016, an Arbitral Ruling sided the Philippines over the issue but the decision remains not honored by the Chinese government.
Previously, it was reported that the
Philippine Coast Guard is set to buy five (5) coast guard ships from Japan amid the tension in the West Philippine Sea
. Recently, minority Sen. Robin Padilla spoke on during a plenary session over the alleged “brazen and abrasive disrespect” of the Chinese Embassy against the Filipino officials as per Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela.
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The statement of Tarriela came after Philippine Ambassador Flor Cruz was summoned by the Chinese officials. Cruz reaffirmed the position of the Philippines on the territorial dispute. The issue was reportedly triggered by the caricatures of Chinese President Xi Jin Ping in a program.
As for Sen. Robin Padilla, respect begets respect. He called on PH Coast Guard Commodore Jay Terriela not to repeat the act. According to him, if he is in the position of China and even if he is part of the opposition, he would be mad if it will be done to Pres. Bongbong Marcos.
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, he raised a question why the Philippine Coast Guard did not secure stronger equipment to fight back.
“Ba’t hindi kayo bumili ng mas malakas na water cannon at gumanti kayo?”
Padilla said.
Recently 15 senators signed the Senate Resolution No. 256 which condemns the insulting statements of the Chinese Embassy against the Philippine officials who defend the country’s position in the territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea. Six (6) senators including Sen. Robin Padilla did not sign the reso.
SIGN
Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan
Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III
Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson
Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri
Erwin T. Tulfo
Risa Hontiveros
Raffy T. Tulfo
Sherwin Gatchalian
Loren Legarda
Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito
Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV
Camille A. Villar
Mark A. Villar
Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada
Manuel “Lito” Lapid
DID NOT SIGN
Robin Padilla
Imee Marcos
Rodante Marcoleta
Alan Peter Cayetano
Christopher “Bong” Go
Bato dela Rosa
Recently, former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s former spokesman
Harry Roque reacted to the call to drive away Chinese people who don’t respect the rules and democracy in the Philippines