SENATOR Risa Hontiveros has urged the Department of National Defense to reinforce the soldiers stationed on Ayungin Shoal.
This after the reported of seizing and dumping the food of Philippine soldiers by China Coast guard personnel reached Hontiveros’ camp.
“I trust that the Department of National Defense will reinforce our soldiers stationed on Ayungin Shoal. We will not allow China to relentlessly demean our troops, our people,” said Hontiveros.
China’s continued wanton disregard for valuable food resources is now on full display. Hindi lang pala likas yaman ang sinasayang nilang pagkain, pati supply ng pagkain ng ating mga tropa, sinayang nila.
Kasuklam-suklam rin ang pagharang nila sa serbisyong medikal ng mga sundalo. Despicable and callous, added the senator.
“Wala na nga silang respeto sa soberanya ng Pilipinas, wala pang pinapakitang respeto sa kapwa nila tao,” Hontiveros said.
“If we are to have a chance at settling our disputes, China must show a measure of good faith by reigning in her Coast Guard.
Kahit karagatan natin, ni minsan, hindi nangharass at nambastos ang ating tropa laban sa mga Tsino. Our troops have been guarding the BRP Sierra Madre with integrity, dignity, and honor. Saludo ako sa kanilang katapangan at hinahon sa gitna ng panliligalig ng Tsina, the senator concluded.
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