Month: August 2024

Lawmakers seek Senate commendation, medal of excellence for Yulo

(PNA) MANILA – Six resolutions were filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to award Carlos Yulo an official commendation and the Senate Medal of Excellence for bagging two gold medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1102 and 1106 were filed by Senate Majority Leader Francise Tolentino, SRN 1104 and 1105 were…
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PH, Germany eye signing of defense deal before end of 2024

(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have committed to continue collaborating to finalize a broader defense cooperation arrangement before the year ends. In a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Monday, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said he had a “splendid” meeting with his counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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Jinggoy Estrada: Carlos Yulo should get highest Senate commendation for olympic triumph

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution that sought to confer to gymnast Carlos Yulo with the Senate Medal of Excellence. “Yulo’s outstanding achievement at the world’s biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire nation as it is a testament to the excellent skill and unyielding spirit of…
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Broader PH-German defense cooperation key to enhanced security capabilities – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Lunch meeting with Japanese ambassador

Lunch meeting with Japanese ambassador: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada attends a luncheon hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. ENDO Kazuya on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the ambassador’s residence. They discussed issues of common interests and shared insights on advancing future bilateral relations. (PHOTO: Courtesy of the Office of the Japanese Ambassador to…
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Senate Medal of Excellence sought for Carlos Yulo

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Multiple resolutions have been filed seeking to award two-time Olympic gold medalist Carols Yulo the Senate Medal of Excellence.  Over the weekend, Yulo made history by clinching two gold medals for men’s gymnastics, one in the floor exercise and another one in the vault— the first Filipino to win multiple gold…
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Statement on the defense cooperation pact between PH and Germany

By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties. This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities and strategic partnerships. Given the evolving security challenges, the defense cooperation arrangement with Germany will undeniably bolster our defense posture and staunchly uphold the rules-based international…
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Jinggoy seeks highest Senate commendation for ‘Golden Boy’ Carlos Yulo

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed resolutions conferring Carlos Yulo with the Senate Medal of Excellence, the highest expression of national appreciation for his outstanding achievement of being the first-ever Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympics. “Yulo’s outstanding achievement at the world’s biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire…
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4 senators seek PH Senate Medal of Excellence for Carlos Yulo

(ABS-CBN) Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 1106 seeking the accolade for Yulo for “exceptional achievement” for winning his 2 Olympic Golds in the Men’s Floor Exercise and Vault Competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Mr. Yulo made history for Philippine Gymnastics by becoming the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist, showcasing his grit and talent as…
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PH Senators congratulate Carlos Yulo on Olympic gold win

(GMA NEWS) The Senate congratulated gymnast Carlos Yulo for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo bagged the gold medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise,  making him the second Filipino Olympic gold medalist after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won her medal in Tokyo in 2020. On their respective Facebook pages, the…
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