Esperon recommends use of satellites to monitor Benham Rise

Senate Committee on Economic Affairs chair Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (2nd from left) agrees with the recommendation of National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. (right) to the use of technology such as satellite to better monitor possible foreign maritime activities in the Benham Rise during the Senate hearing on on the proposed creation of a Benham Rise Development Authority on Wednesday (March 29, 2017) at the Senate Building in Pasay City. (PNA photos by Avito C. Dalan)