Holding a press conference at the provincial capitol Thursday, Roque, who was private counsel for the provincial government on Palawan's Supreme Court case, said the high tribunal has yet to rule on their motion for reconsideration on the decision handed down in June 2019.
During a virtual Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel forum, Philreca Party-list Rep. Presley de Jesus said the Malampaya gas field northwest of Palawan plays a vital role in ensuring the country’s energy security and independence.
Barring any adverse ruling by the Supreme Court on a petition filed by local civil society groups assailing the constitutionality of Republic Act 11259 signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte in April last year, the Commission on Elections has stated they are prepared to proceed with the holding of the plebiscite.
The Western Command (WESCOM) said this week that they have continued to deal with fishermen trying to come close to the exclusion zone of the Malampaya platform to fish.
