(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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(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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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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(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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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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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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(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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(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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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to increase the salary of government workers. “The prompt action to implement a salary increase for government workers is a commendable demonstration of the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of our civil servants,” he said in a statement…
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It is an immense honor and privilege to stand before you and join you in celebrating this prestigious institution’s sixty-first (61st) founding anniversary. For more than six decades, the National Defense College of the Philippines has been a model of excellence in national security and defense education. It has been unwavering in its mission to…
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