(THE FREEMAN) CEBU, Philippines — The GMA contractors accused of sexual harassment have been subpoenaed by a Senate panel led by actor-turned lawmaker Sen. Robin Padilla yesterday. Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, led an inquiry into the policies of television networks and artist management agencies when it comes to…
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(MANILA STANDARD) THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday lauded Senator Jinggoy Estrada for filing Senate Bill No. 2633 or An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of out-of-school youth. The proposed measure aims to empower and encourage children unable to attend school to contribute…
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Mr. President, I rise today to sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1099 expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Philippine Senate on the death of an icon in Philippine cinema, Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, or more popularly known as Mother Lily, last August 4. Mother Lily is a renowned film producer and a household…
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Jinggoy honors renowned film producer Mother Lily: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors Senate Resolution No. 1109 expressing the upper chamber’s sympathy and condolences on the death of Lily Chu-Monteverde, more popularly known as Mother Lily. A visionary and trailblazer, Estrada asserted that Monteverde had a significant impact on the country’s entertainment industry, producing numerous successful…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate panel on public information and mass media ordered the issuance of a subpoena against Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, “independent contractors” working for GMA Network, who were earlier identified as the alleged abusers of actor Sandro Muhlach. It was Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada who made the motion…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The GMA contractors accused of sexual harassment have been subpoenaed by a Senate panel led by actor-turned lawmaker Sen. Robin Padilla on Wednesday. Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, led an inquiry into the policies of television networks and artist management agencies when it comes to abuse…
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From Senator to Secretary Angara: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada adds voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of colleague, Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Estrada, during Wednesday’s Commission on Appointments (CA) plenary session, August 7, 2024, vouched for Angara’s credentials saying that the latter is a…
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This representation is happy to add my voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of an esteemed colleague, fellow basketball afficionado, and seatmate here in the Senate session hall, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Education Secretary. Indeed, he is a great loss to the Senate. Nalagasan po…
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SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments August 7, 2024 Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of fifteen (15)officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Following a public…
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