(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the memorandum mandating the recital of Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during weekly flag ceremonies is neither illegal nor irregular. Estrada was pertaining to Memorandum Circular No. 52 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by the authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Escudero OK…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday defended the issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 52, saying its intention is to “foster a culture of good governance and progressive leadership across all government levels.” MC 52, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 4, directs all government agencies to include the…
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Insofar as the laws are concerned, the singing and playing of the Philippine national anthem is governed by law, RA 8491. Section 38 of RA 8491 stipulates that whenever the national anthem is played at a public gathering, it must adhere to the musical arrangement and composition by Julian Felipe. Additionally, attendees are expected to…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating Alas Pilipinas for bagging the historic bronze medal in the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women, the first national team to reach the semifinals in the said competition in 63 years. “The entire nation celebrates their historic victory…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Gaslighting seems to be the latest tactic employed by China to divert public attention from their latest act of bullying. China has been caught on video harassing Filipino troops as they tried to intercept the supply packages airdropped by a military aircraft for those stationed in the BRP Sierra Madre. “China must immediately…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is bent on letting the divorce bill languish in the chamber despite a strong lobby for its passage. The Senate’s second highest official said he’s staunchly opposed to legalizing divorce in the country, insisting it is not a priority at this time. “Matagal nang naka-pending yan. Pwede namang…
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(GMA NEWS) A resolution has been filed in the Senate honoring “Pinoy Komiks King” Carlo J. Caparas who passed away at 80 years old late last month. Actor-turned-lawmaker Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed proposed Senate Resolution 1045 which honors Caparas’ contribution to Philippine cinema and literature and expresses the profound sympathy and condolences of the Senate for his…
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(MALAYA) Senate president pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of veteran film director Carlo J. Caparas, who passed away on May 25. Estrada, who is an actor before entering politics, said Caparas’ passing “is a great loss” not only for the country’s comics and…
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Gaslighting. That seems to be the latest tactic China appeared to have employed to divert public attention to the fact that they have, and it has been caught on video, harassed our troops as they tried to intercept the supply packages airdropped by a military aircraft for those stationed in the BRP Sierra Madre. China…
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(POLITIKO) Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Thursday (June 6) the country will miss veteran film director Carlo J. Caparas. “His passing is a great loss for the Philippine comics and cinema industry, and the entire nation,” reads Senate Resolution No. 1045 that Estrada filed in honor of Caparas. Estrada said “Caparas undeniably contributed…
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