Author: Team SJE

Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent in contempt for ‘continuously lying’

(PNA) MANILA – The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for “continuously lying” before the panel. The motion was made after Senator Jinggoy Estrada failed to get a concrete answer from Morales about his questionable personal data sheet (PDS) that he…
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Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent Morales in contempt

(MANILA BULLETIN) A Senate panel on Monday, May 20, cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for continuously lying.  Sen. Jinggoy Estrada made the motion during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on the alleged leak of confidential documents from PDEA. Estrada was questioning…
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Game of Roles: Jinggoy rumored to be Chiz Escudero’s second in command; plum posts eyed for Tolentino, Poe

(POLITIKO) As rumors of a leadership coup rock the Senate once again, speculation is also rife on who would get plum posts should Senator Francis Escudero become the new Senate president. Politiko learned that Escudero has reportedly secured the support of at least 15 senators to declare the position of the Senate presidency vacant, effectively…
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Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent Morales for contempt, orders detention

(GMA NEWS) The Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for “continuously lying” before the panel about his personal data sheet (PDS) when he was applying in the anti-drug agency. Morales was the one who claimed to have signed the supposed…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy moves to cite Morales in contempt

Jinggoy moves to cite Morales in contempt: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Monday’s continuing investigation on the so-called “PDEA leaks”, May 20, 2024, moves to have former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for continuously lying before the Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee. “Ayan, lumabas na ang katotohanan. Hindi…
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Senators cite ex-PDEA agent Morales for contempt, order his detention

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senators moved to cite for contempt and consequently ordered the detention of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales for reportedly “continuously lying” before the chamber. Senator Jinggoy Estrada made the motion on Monday after he supposedly caught Morales in a web of lies. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa,…
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Exercise restraint: Jinggoy reminds China of respect as arrest of South China Sea ‘trespassers’ loom

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has reminded China to respect the rules-based order amid reports that its coast guard was empowered to arrest those it deems “trespassers” in the South China Sea. Estrada was reacting to Beijing’s alleged “regulatory document” that allowed the China Coast Guard (CCG) to detain suspects for up to 60 days without…
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FACT CHECK: Jinggoy not expelled from Senate

(RAPPLER) Claim: Senator Jinggoy Estrada has been expelled from office.  Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim was posted on May 16 by a channel with 110,000 subscribers. As of writing, it has gained 1,304 views, 8 comments, and 33 likes. Its thumbnail bears the text: “Jinggoy sinibak na. Karma is real.…
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Statement on reported new China regulation allowing its coast guard to detain trespassers

We’re awaiting the pronouncement of the Department of Foreign Affairs if they have received any official document on this. Nonetheless, we have taken note of this matter. While we respect China’s right to safeguard its territorial interests, we also emphasize the importance of adhering to international norms and agreements. The Philippines remains committed to upholding our…
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Statement on the successful mission of Atin Ito Coalition

Nakakabilib at nakakaalab ng damdamin ang katapangan at hindi natitinag na determinasyon ng mga kababayan natin na ipaglaban ang soberanya ng bansa sa gitna ng mga balakid at panganib na kailangan nilang suungin. I stand in awe of the remarkable efforts of these brave men and women from the Atin Ito Coalition for their extraordinary…
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