The discovery of a moving structure inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc is a matter of serious concern and warrants immediate attention from the government, particularly if its presence and activities are found to be detrimental to the country’s maritime entitlements and sovereign rights. Sa ilalim ng international law at ng 2016 Arbitral Ruling,…
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This loss hits close to home. Nakakalungkot na sa isang iglap, dalawang kabataang may mataas na pangarap ang nawala dahil sa isang trahedya. As a basketball enthusiast and team owner, I know how much sacrifice every player puts into training and every game, in pursuit of making it to the UAAP and eventually the professional…
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Kaisa ako ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pananalangin para sa kaligtasan at mabilis na pagbangon ng ating mga kababayan na labis na naapektuhan ng 7.8 magnitude na lindol sa Sarangani province at mga kalapit na lalawigan. Hindi man ako personal na makakapag abot ng tulong, asahan ninyo na hahanap at gagawa tayo ng paraan para makapagbigay…
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As a staunch advocate of workers’ rights and welfare, I cannot remain silent nor be a mere spectator when Senate employees become collateral damage in political disagreements. Sa ilalim ng Civil Service rules at ng Republic Act No. 6713, o ang Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, inaatasan ang mga…
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Nais kong bigyan diin ang mga bagay na ito: I will remain firmly with the majority bloc under the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Hindi ako matitinag sa anumang panggigipit, pananakot, political maneuvering para talikuran ang paninindigan kong ito. I will not yield to threats. I will not be intimidated. I will not…
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In anticipation of the possible issuance of an arrest warrant in the plunder case filed against me, I respectfully urge the Court to first give due consideration to the motions I have already filed and to uphold the principles of due process. Simultaneous with my posting of bail on the graft charges last Friday, my…
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Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng dalawang Philippine Army trainees na nasawi matapos umanong mag-collapse sa kanilang pagsasanay sa Capas, Tarlac. Bilang Chairperson ng Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, lubos nating pinahahalagahan ang sakripisyo ng bawat Pilipinong nagnanais maglingkod sa bayan. Ang kanilang pangarap na magsuot ng uniporme at…
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I am personally posting bail before the Sandiganbayan in relation to the arrest warrant issued by its Second Division. Posting bail is a legal remedy available to me under our justice system, and I intend to avail myself of every lawful means to defend myself and clear my name. Mariin kong itinatanggi ang mga paratang…
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We will exhaust all legal remedies. Sa kasalukuyan, inihahanda ng aking mga abogado ang mga kaukulang hakbang upang mapakita ang mga iregularidad sa naging proseso, gayundin ang mga ebidensyang hindi nabigyan ng sapat na timbang at konsiderasyon. Kabilang dito ang Senate Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO) letter na nagsasaad na walang anumang record…
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Turning compassion into reward, and service into savingsJinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services TO encourage stronger private sector participation in improving and making the country’s healthcare system more accessible, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the grant of tax incentives to doctors who voluntarily provide free medical services to indigent Filipinos.…
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