Probe into Chinese planes in Davao, shows on PTV
MANILA — Members of the Senate minority have filed resolutions seeking an inquiry into the presence of Chinese military aircraft in Philippine airspace, as well as the airing of Chinese shows on state-run PTV.
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Sens. Leila de Lima, Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros, Francis Pangilinan, Antonio Trillanes IV have called for an inquiry into Chinese military aircraft landing in Davao City last month.
Senate Resolution 779 seeks to enact measures "that strengthen national security and safeguard the territorial integrity of the country."
It has been reported that a Chinese military plane landed at the Davao City International Airport on June 8 to refuel before heading to Australia. On June 24, another Chinese aircraft landed and refueled again in President Rodrigo Duterte's hometown.
These moves were allowed by the Philippine government, with the assurance of presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that necessary protocols were followed in the "technical" stops of the foreign aircraft.
The resolution, however, noted that the Philippines does not have a treaty with China for logistical support, supplies and services between military forces.
The Philippines has existing agreements with Australia and the United States through the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement and Mutual Logistics Agreement, respectively.