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17 senators now sign statement of support for Zubiri

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Three more senators have signed a statement affirming support for Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, a development that strengthens his leadership amid alleged moves by outside forces to oust him. On Wednesday, Zubiri announced that Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla  Jr., Robin Padilla, and  Jinggoy Estrada had declared allegiance to him. “There…
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WATCH | Manifestation of support to the confirmation on the ad interim appointments of senior officials of the AFP

Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines:  • Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

This is to express my support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of our men and women in uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, led by: Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy presides over SRDP bill bicam meeting

Jinggoy presides over SRDP bill bicam meeting: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Defense Committee Chairperson presides over as co-chairperson of the bicameral conference committee meeting on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2455 and House Bill No. 9713 or the proposed Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act – a measure that will bolster the country’s defense…
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Statement on China Coast Guard vessel’s collision with PCG’s BRP Sindangan in the WPS

I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Coast Guard in urging China to stop harassing our vessels en route to the resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.  Makailang beses nang nangyari ang mga ganitong banggaan sa karagatan na kinasasangkutan ng barko ng PCG at ng…
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Resolution honoring Jaclyn Jose filed in Senate

(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring actress Jaclyn Jose, who died of a heart attack on Saturday morning, was filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada proposed Senate Resolution 942, which expresses the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate of the Philippines on the death of Jose, whose real name was Mary Jane Guck. “Jaclyn…
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Actors-turned-senators Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada pay tribute to Jaclyn Jose

(BUSINESS MIRROR) Actors-turned-senators Robin Padilla and Jinggoy Estrada filed separate resolutions in the Senate paying tribute to Jaclyn Jose who passed away last March 2 from cardiac arrest. Padilla, who hailed the fallen actress born Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck, as an “icon of professionalism, grace and talent in the entertainment industry” filed Senate Resolution…
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Senate adopts House resos granting amnesty to ex-rebels

(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Monday unanimously adopted three House of Representatives concurrent resolutions approving presidential proclamations which grant amnesty to former members of three rebel groups.advertisement With 19-0-0 votes, House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) No. 19, 21, and 22 were adopted concurring with Presidential Proclamations 403, 405, and 406 respectively. HCR 19 grants amnesty to…
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WATCH | Manifestation on Senate’s approval of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22

Manifestation on Senate’s approval of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22 concurring with Presidential Proclamation Numbers 403, 405 and 406 which grants amnesty to the members of the: CRN-200: Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade CRN-202: Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) CRN-203: Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Official Social Media…
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Manifestation on Senate’s approval of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22

Mr. President, I would like to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my honorable colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22 concurring with Presidential Proclamation Numbers 403, 405 and 406 which grants amnesty to the members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade…
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