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More firms tied to Alice Guo, Mayor Calugay unveiled in Senate probe

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate inquiry into Alice Guo’s case took another turn on Tuesday as Sen. Risa Hontiveros revealed that five more businesses appear to be registered under the names of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Dong Calugay. During the Senate panel on women’s hearing, Hontiveros pressed Calugay to…
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‘Magkaibigan lang’: Town mayor denies romantic, business ties with Alice Guo

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo “Dong” Calugay told senators Tuesday that he is not romantically involved with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo amid reports that the two were in a relationship and have businesses together. • ‘Hindi ko siya boyfriend’: Why Alice Guo’s love life came up at Senate hearing “Magkaibigan…
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Jinggoy bats for higher PCG budget amid BRP Teresa Magbanua pullout from Sabina Shoal

(GMA NEWS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday raised the need for more budgetary resources for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after the pullout of BRP Teresa Magbanua from Escoda Shoal due to its questionable seaworthiness, lack of supplies for the crew, and bad weather conditions. “Increasing budgetary support is essential to ensure…
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Estrada wants more funds for PH Coast Guard

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday called for increased funding for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) following BRP Teresa Magbanua’s pullout from Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, Estrada said the government must address the logistical requirements of the PCG to fully support its…
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More budget for PCG vessel maintenance, crew welfare sought

(PNA) MANILA – Increasing budgetary support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for providing adequate provisions, regular maintenance, and essential medical and welfare support for its crew, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “We must address the logistical requirements of the Philippine Coast Guard to fully support their mission and assist in…
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Mga bagong ebidensya laban kay Alice Guo, ilalatag ng mga senador

(DZME 1530) Kinumpirma ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada na may ilalabas siyang mga bagong ebidensya kaugnay sa pagkakaugnay ni dismissed Bamban Tarlac, Mayor Alice Guo sa POGO hubs. Sinabi ni Estrada na ilalatag niya sa pagdinig bukas ang mga dokumento na nagpapatunay ng mga negosyo ni Guo at ni Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo…
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‘Wag idaan sa hulaan! Jinggoy urges Ping Lacson: Tell who aided Alice Guo for P1B

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged ex-senator Panfilo Lacson to name the person who was allegedly approached by dismissed mayor Alice Guo with a P1 billion bribe. “Kung ako si Senator Ping, i-divulge na lang niya ang pangalan kung sino ang nilapitan at in-offeran ng P1 billion. Napakalaking pera nun,” Estrada said…
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Estrada vows to restore OVP budget

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada believes the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) should be restored after it was slashed by more than half by the House of Representatives. In a dwIZ interview yesterday, Estrada said the Senate would uphold the “time-honored tradition” of respecting the…
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Jinggoy: OVP budget should be restored for it to ‘function properly’

(GMA NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Saturday urged lawmakers to give the Office of the Vice President (OVP) its proposed P2 billion budget for 2025 for it to “function properly.” “Paano naman magpa-function ang OVP kung tatapyasan mo ng pondo? (How will the OVP function if you reduce their budget?) Remember, she is the second highest…
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Jinggoy Estrada on OVP budget cut: ‘I-restore na lang’

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Saturday, Sept. 14, that the budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) should be restored following a proposed significant cut in the House of Representatives. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Saturday, Sept. 14, that the budget of the…
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