(MANILA BULLETIN) A Senate panel on Monday, August 19, cited in contempt Jojo Nones, one of the respondents in the sexual harassment case filed by actor Sandro Muhlach. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada made the motion during the third hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Senator Robinhood…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones is now in Senate custody over his answers to questions from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. This, following a closed-door executive session of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media with rape complainant Sandro Muhlach. Estrada accused Nones of lying to the committee. “Itong si…
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(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore and defense committee chairperson Jinggoy Estrada emphasized Sunday that Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone , denying Beijing’s infringement claims. “There is no reason for us to withdraw our vessel, which was anchored in response to suspected reclamation activities of China,” said…
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(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada sought to give equal cash incentives for national athletes with and without disabilities. In contrast, Paralympians who secure first, second, or third place on the world stage are entitled to only half of the cash incentives given to their Olympic counterparts. By introducing amendments to the provisions…
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(PHILIPPINES NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada asked seasoned actor Niño Muhlach how talent manager-vlogger Ogie Diaz knew about what happened to Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach. The issue about Sandro started with a blind item. A social media page shared a blind item about a newbie actor who was allegedly harassed by two gays after the GMA…
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(BILYONARYO.COM) August 13, 2024 Niño Muhlach has firmly rejected a settlement offer from two contractors of GMA Network, led by bilyonaryo Felipe Gozon, as he plans to sue them for the alleged sexual harassment of his son, Sandro, on the night of the GMA Gala at a hotel in Pasay City. During a Senate Committee…
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(PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY) MANILA – The cash incentives for national athletes who win medals in international competitions must be equal, including for differently-abled athletes. Following the achievements of Filipino athletes in the recent Paris Olympics and with six more set to see action in the Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 Paralympics, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said Republic Act 10699, or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, should be amended to equalize the amount of cash gifts given to national athletes who won in international competitions. The senator said all national athletes should be given the same…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) THE Senate bill seeking to prohibit the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons, authored by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, gained the support of a science expert, along with concerned government agencies. During a public hearing by the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation on the proposed ban…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday (Aug. 13) has renewed his call for the passage of proposed measures that will provide equal cash incentives for athletes with and without disabilities. “Sa mata ng batas, ang lahat ay pantay-pantay. Our laws should treat everyone equally especially if we’re striving for the promotion of…
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