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Jinggoy Estrada wondered why Ogie Diaz knew about what happened to Sandro Muhlach

(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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GMA Gala scandal probe: Nino Muhlach rejects settlement from son’s alleged abusers brokered at house of Gozon’s daughter

(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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Parity in cash incentives for Paralympic, Olympic athletes sought

(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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‘Athletes should get same incentives’

(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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Senate bill vs chemical weapons gains support

(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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No discrimination: Jinggoy Estrada pushes for equal cash incentives for athletes with and without disabilities

(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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No discrimination: Jinggoy Estrada pushes for equal cash incentives for athletes with and without disabilities

POLITIKO | politiko.com.phAugust 13, 2024 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…
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Estrada hits China’s dropping of flares in AFP plane’s path in Scarborough

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada urged the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the country after the Armed Forces of the Philippines accused China’s air force of “dangerous and provocative actions” against one of the Philippine military planes patrolling the Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, Estrada…
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Sulat ng 2 GMA contractor pinunit ni Jinggoy, pina-subpoena sa Senado

(BANDERA) PINUNIT ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ang sulat na ipinadala ng dalawang GMA independent contractors na inireklamo ni Sandro Muhlach sa naganap na Senate hearing kahapon. Hindi pumunta kahapon sina Richard Cruz at Jojo Nones sa public hearing ng Committee on Public Information and Mass Media na pinamumunuan ni Sen. Robin Padilla. Nagpadala lamang ang kanilang kampo ng sulat kung saan…
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Senate summons GMA contractors; Niño Muhlach breaks down in hearing

(THE FREEMAN) CEBU, Philippines — The GMA contractors accused of sexual harassment have been subpoenaed by a Senate panel led by actor-turned lawmaker Sen. Robin Padilla yesterday. Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, led an inquiry into the policies of television networks and artist management agencies when it comes to…
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