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MANILA, Philippines - Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino on Friday said that the visit of USS Blue Ridge (LLC), the flagship of the Seventh Fleet of the United States (US) Navy, shows the "strong alliance" between the United States and the Philippines amid the escalation of confrontations involving Filipino and Chinese forces deployed at the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero expressed deep concern on Thursday over the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal, and called for a comprehensive briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to address the intensifying conflict.
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino on Thursday (June 20) led the distribution of financial aid in three localities in Rizal province, while also imploring on Rizaleños to honor the nation's "past and current heroes."
Senator Win Gatchalian wants to probe the proliferation of fake birth certificates which allow unscrupulous individuals including foreign nationals to secure government-issued identification, evade immigration laws, and perpetrate crimes.
The escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea is alarming, and the Senate will be seeking a full briefing from the DFA on the latest incident, as well as the efforts being undertaken to address this.
Q: On VP Sara's resignation as DepEd Secretary?
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Wednesday expressed full support for Vice President Sara Duterte's decision to step down as the secretary of the Department of Education, saying this is a choice that considered Filipinos' best interest.