Sen. Robin, Tol Resolution Commends Masbate Fisherfolk for Recovering Drone
January 15, 2025
Sen. Robin, Tol Resolution Commends Masbate Fisherfolk for Recovering Drone
Senators Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla and Francis N. Tolentino on Wednesday commended three fisherfolk of Masbate for their "courage, vigilance and nationalism" in recovering and turning over a drone to the authorities last Dec. 30.
Padilla and Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 1277 lauding Jojo Cantela, 39; Rodnie Valenzuela, 31; and Jeric Arojado, 17, for their actions at Barangay Inarawan, San Pascual town in Masbate.
"It is imperative to highlight the value of collaborating with our local fisherfolks and other maritime stakeholders to complement our naval assets in terms of keeping an eye on our territorial waters," they said.
Padilla, in his sponsorship speech, lauded the three for setting a good example to the people of being alert and vigilant especially on matters involving national security.
"Isa rin po itong patunay sa bisa ng kolaborasyon sa pagitan ng ating mga komunidad at pamahalaan para sa ating mga kolektibong hangarin para sa ating bayan (This proves the effect of collaboration between the community and government, for the good of our nation)," he added.
Padilla and Tolentino noted the discovery and retrieval of the drone in Philippine waters called the attention of our defense sector, as it may have implications in relation to laws such as the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, and even our country's territorial integrity and national security.
Padilla and Tolentino encouraged vigilance among members of our communities in reporting suspicious activities "as vital part of the government's efforts to protect national security and sovereignty."
Earlier reports indicated the fishermen recovered the submersible drone and turned it over to the Explosive Ordnance Division/K9 Regional Explosive and Canine Unit 5. The drone is now in the custody of the Philippine Navy and is being analyzed.
Padilla and Tolentino likewise agreed with the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Public Affairs Office that the recovery of the drone "highlights the significance of cooperation with local fisherfolk and maritime stakeholders."
Resolusyon ni Sen. Robin at Tol, Pinarangalan ang Mangingisda ng Masbate na Nag-Recover ng Drone
Pinarangalan ni Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla at Francis N. Tolentino nitong Miyerkules ang tatlong mangingisda ng Masbate sa kanilang lakas ng loob at pagiging mapagpatyag at makabayan, matapos nila ma-recover at ibigay sa awtoridad ang isang drone na kanilang nakita noong Disyembre 30.
Sa Senate Resolution 1277, pinuri ni Padilla at Tolentino si Jojo Cantela, 39; Rodnie Valenzuela, 31; at Jeric Arojado, 17, sa kanilang ginawa sa Barangay Inarawan sa bayan ng San Pascual sa Masbate.
"It is imperative to highlight the value of collaborating with our local fisherfolks and other maritime stakeholders to complement our naval assets in terms of keeping an eye on our territorial waters," ayon sa kanilang resolusyon.
Sa kanyang sponsorship speech, pinuri ni Padilla ang tatlo para sa kanilang "magandang halimbawa sa ating mga kababayan na maging alerto at mapagmatyag sa mga ganitong pagkakataon lalo sa mga bagay na may kinalaman sa ating pambansang seguridad."
"Isa rin po itong patunay sa bisa ng kolaborasyon sa pagitan ng ating mga komunidad at pamahalaan para sa ating mga kolektibong hangarin para sa ating bayan," dagdag niya.
Ani Padilla at Tolentino, ang pagtuklas ng drone sa katubigan ng Pilipinas ay naging wake-up call sa defense sector dahil may implikasyon sa ating mga batas tulad ng Philippine Maritime Zones Act at Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, at pati na rin ang ating territorial integrity at pambansang seguridad.
Idiniin ng dalawang senador na sana maging halimbawa ang tatlo sa pagiging mapagmatyag ng ating mga komunidad para maisumbong sa awtoridad ang kahina-hinalang aktibidad, upang protektahan ang ating pambansang seguridad at soberanya.
Ayon sa ulat, natuklasan at ni-recover ng mga mangingisda ang submersible drone, at ibinigay ito sa Explosive Ordnance Division/K9 Regional Explosive and Canine Unit 5. Ang drone ay nasa kustodiya ngayon ng Philippine Navy at pinagaaralan na.
Samantala, sang-ayon si Padilla at Tolentino sa posisyon ng Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office na ang pag-recover ng drone "highlights the significance of cooperation with local fisherfolk and maritime stakeholders."
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