Sen. Francis Tolentino
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The submersible drone discovered by fishermen within the waters off Masbate is a menace to nationwide safety Senator Francis Tolentino stated. safety.
The submersible drone allegedly got here from China, in accordance with the Philippine Nationwide Police Maritime Group.
Tolentino, who visited Cebu on Friday night, stated that the invention of the submersible drone poses a menace to the nation’s safety since we don’t know what knowledge it was transmitting.
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The senator stated that the drone has a battery life that would final for 300 days. Nevertheless, when it was discovered its battery was already drained.
“Una wala siyang allow, pangalawa hindi natin alam kung ano yung trinansmit na knowledge. Pangatlo, hindi natin alam kung gaano katagal na siya dito,” he stated.
“Pero ang alam ko yung period ng battery niya 300 days. So yung 300 days virtually a 12 months na yun,” he added.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zone held a listening to concerning the invention of the submersible drone.
At present, Tolentino stated that the Philippine Navy is conducting a forensic examination on the submersible drone.
“Medyo delicate kasi yung mga sensors sa loob so hintayin natin yung official report ng Philippine Navy. Mahirap mag-speculate,” he stated.
Throughout their listening to, the senate recommended fishermen Rodnie Valenzuela Magno, Jojo Cantela, and their companion, who discovered the submersible drone and turned it over to the authorities.
The decision commending them was initiated by Tolentino and Senator Robinhood Padilla.
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