Sen. Robin Padilla Speaks Anew on China-Philippines Issue
ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator issued a warning to those who allegedly try to pick a fight with China calling them the “real pro-China”.
The Chine and Philippines’ territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea unfortunately continues for several years now. There were even reports showing a seemingly escalated tension between the two (2) countries at the disputed island.
Previously, it was reported that China allegedly fired at the Philippine vessels using their water cannon. There were also instances when the Philippine authorities reported that Chinese vessels supposedly block their way as they navigate the dispute island for important purposes.
Recently, an issue that reportedly stemmed from the caricature of Chinese leader Xi Jin Ping being used by the Philippine authorities at an event gathered different opinions. The Philippines’ Ambassador to China was called to a meeting following it and he reiterated the position of the country in its claim over the disputed island.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela also called out the “brazen and abrasive disrespect” of the Chinese government to some Filipino officials. Following it, 15 senators expressed their support to the Senate Resolution No. 256.
The said Senate resolution condemns the Chinese Embassy’s insulting statements against the officials of the Philippine government who defend the country’s position in the territorial dispute over the WPS.
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
Amid the issue, Sen. Robin Padilla previously earned criticisms for asking why the Philippine Coast Guard did not buy stronger water cannons and hit back at China as well as expressing understanding on the side of China over their leader’s caricature. According to him, even if he is an opposition, he will also get mad if President Bongbong Marcos’ image will be used as a cartoon.
Recently, Sen. Robin Padilla spoke anew on the issue involving the China and the Philippines. According to News5, the Senator said that those who are allegedly trying to pick a fight with China are allegedly the ones who are truly “pro-China”. According to him, the Chinese government might allegedly be forced to attack the Philippines because of what some Filipinos are supposedly doing.
“Kayong mga naghahanap ng gulo sa China ang tunay na pro-China. Dahil sa mga ginagawa ninyo, baka sa sobrang bwis|t at pikon sa inyo ay mapilitan silang pasukin tayo,” Padilla said based on the post.
Previously, the Philippine Coast Guard reacted to the question of Sen. Robin Padilla why they did not secure stronger water cannons and fought back at China.
