Sandy Cay, also known as Pag-asa Cay 2, and the nearby Pag-asa Island are part of the Kalayaan Group of Islands (KIG) and have never been within China’s territory, not even in their wildest dreams. No amount of absurd and baseless claims can justify the China Coast Guard’s aggressive actions, which have recklessly endangered the…
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Token of appreciation: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada hands over a personal letter from his father, former President Joseph Estrada, expressing gratitude to Rossano Hernandez for producing the commemorative coffee table book “Erap: Pangulo ng Masa – A Memoir of Close-In Photographers.” Hernandez and his co-author, Roberto “Berting” Maprangala, served as presidential close-in photographers during the former president’s…
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Erap coffee table book launch: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives a copy of the commemorative coffee table book “Erap: Pangulo ng Masa – A Memoir of Close-In Photographers” from former presidential close-in photographer Rossano Hernandez (right) during its launch on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the National Press Club (NPC). The 268-page…
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Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the President. If the President deems it necessary to revamp his official family, I don’t see anything wrong with it—especially if such a move is in pursuit of assembling a leadership team that can deliver efficient, accountable, and responsive governance. As the Chief Executive and appointing authority, he…
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By expressing his desire to reconcile with the Dutertes, the President demonstrates his intent to rise above political bickering and focus on national healing and progress. Gaya nga ng sinabi ng Pangulo, ngayong tapos na ang eleksyon, tapos na ang batuhan ng putik, mas mabuti na ituon naming mga halal na opisyal ang atensyon sa…
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Such move by Transportation Sec. Vince Dizon — issuing a department order to require PUV drivers to undergo mandatory drug testing every 90 days — is a proactive step toward ensuring road safety and protecting the welfare of commuters. It is worth examining whether this should be legislated, as it raises important considerations regarding long-term…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and condolences on the passing of veteran actor and director, Ricky Davao, while also honoring his significant contributions to Philippine entertainment. In his Senate Resolution No. 1351, Estrada said Davao’s commitment to excellence, as shown in his prolific and…
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(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring the life and contribution to Philippine entertainment of veteran actor and director Ricky Davao has been filed in the Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada filed Senate Resolution 1351, which also expresses the Senate’s profound sympathy and condolences to Ricky’s family. “He was a true and dedicated multimedia artist…
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Once the Executive Branch ratifies the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with New Zealand, we expect it to be sent to the Senate for concurrence. My colleagues and I in the upper chamber will carefully review and deliberate on its provisions. Like other SOVFAs with different countries, this agreement with the government of New…
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(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines has strengthened its dedication to global disarmament and international norms against weapons of mass destruction with the enactment of a law banning the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “This law is not just about fulfilling our international obligation as a…
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