Senator Jinggoy Estrada called on his fellow lawmakers to uplift the living conditions of Filipinos in Pag-asa Island by ensuring their unimpeded access to necessities and government services. | BPinlacINQ
“It is our moral obligation as public servants to ensure that they, too, will have access to basic necessities such as education, healthcare, and livelihood. We should invest in infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity, healthcare facilities, and educational resources to nurture the development of the next generation,” he said.
Estrada further pressed on the need to boost logistical assistance for the uniformed personnel in the island in the South China Sea, who guard the country against external forces threatening its sovereignty. “We owe it to them to support their mission by providing the necessary logistical support to carry out their duties effectively,” he said.a World War II-era Philippine Navy auxiliary ship, is what they use to patrol the West Philippine Sea, where Chinese vessels continue to aggressively occupy.is also the vessel they use to bring supplies to the Philippine outposts in the disputed waterway, he added.
“Let us not allow the remoteness of Pag-asa Island to be an excuse for neglect. Let us embody the spirit of solidarity and compassion that defines us as a nation,” he said. Although the remote island looks like a mere speck of land on the map, the senator said its “significance is immeasurable.”
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