Month: August 2024

Manifestation of support for the 2025 proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President

Madam Chairperson, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has been an active partner of various government agencies in providing vital services to our kababayans, thus fulfilling its mandate to improve their lives and livelihood.  Through the various programs that the OVP implements, our countrymen in the marginalized sector are empowered to become contributors to…
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Senate detains independent contractor involved in Sandro Muhlach’s case

(GMA NEWS) The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media on Monday cited in contempt Jojo Nones, one of two independent contractors of GMA Network who are accused of sexually assaulting Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada made the motion at the continuation of the Senate hearing where Nones repeatedly…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy moves to cite in contempt GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones

Jinggoy moves to cite in contempt GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones: For lying before the committee, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada moves to have GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones cited in contempt of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media during Monday’s continuing investigation on the Sandro Muhlach case, August 19, 2024. Estrada was…
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One of Sandro Muhlach’s alleged abusers ordered detained by Senate

(INQUIRER) One of the TV independent contractors tagged in the alleged sexual abuse of actor Sandro Muhlach was ordered detained by the Senate on Monday. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada cited for contempt Jojo Nones, an independent contractor of GMA, for denying that he offered to donate money to Sandro’s father, former child actor Niño Muhlach‘s charity…
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Senate panel cites respondent in Sandro Muhlach case in contempt

(MANILA BULLETIN) A Senate panel on Monday, August 19, cited in contempt Jojo Nones, one of the respondents in the sexual harassment case filed by actor Sandro Muhlach. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada made the motion during the third hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Senator Robinhood…
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Senate detains GMA independent contractor tagged in Sandro Muhlach case

(ABS-CBN NEWS) GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones is now in  Senate custody over his answers to questions from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. This, following a closed-door executive session of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media with rape complainant Sandro Muhlach. Estrada accused Nones of lying to the committee. “Itong si…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy is guest of honor at 2024 Philippine ROTC Games

Jinggoy is guest of honor at 2024 Philippine ROTC Games: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada tells participants in the ongoing 2024 Philippine ROTC Games that the ultimate reward they will earn from the sports event, beyond medals and trophies, is personal growth and improvement. Estrada was invited as the guest of honor at the opening ceremony…
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Estrada: Escoda Shoal is under Philippines’ sovereignty, PCG not infringing on China’s territory

(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore and defense committee chairperson Jinggoy Estrada emphasized Sunday that Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone , denying Beijing’s infringement claims. “There is no reason for us to withdraw our vessel, which was anchored in response to suspected reclamation activities of China,” said…
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Estrada seeks equal cash incentives for Olympians, Paralympians

(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada sought to give equal cash incentives for national athletes with and without disabilities. In contrast, Paralympians who secure first, second, or third place on the world stage are entitled to only half of the cash incentives given to their Olympic counterparts. By introducing amendments to the provisions…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Commending PH team to Paris Olympics

Commending PH team to Paris Olympics: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada highlights the significant milestones of the country’s delegation to the recently-concluded Paris Olympics during Wednesday’s plenary session, August 14, 2024. Team Philippines’ dedication and excellence which yielded two gold and two bronze medals, marked a historic centennial celebration of the country’s participation in the Olympics,…
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