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Broader PH-German defense cooperation key to enhanced security capabilities – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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Senate Medal of Excellence sought for Carlos Yulo

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Multiple resolutions have been filed seeking to award two-time Olympic gold medalist Carols Yulo the Senate Medal of Excellence.  Over the weekend, Yulo made history by clinching two gold medals for men’s gymnastics, one in the floor exercise and another one in the vault— the first Filipino to win multiple gold…
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4 senators seek PH Senate Medal of Excellence for Carlos Yulo

(ABS-CBN) Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 1106 seeking the accolade for Yulo for “exceptional achievement” for winning his 2 Olympic Golds in the Men’s Floor Exercise and Vault Competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Mr. Yulo made history for Philippine Gymnastics by becoming the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist, showcasing his grit and talent as…
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PH Senators congratulate Carlos Yulo on Olympic gold win

(GMA NEWS) The Senate congratulated gymnast Carlos Yulo for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo bagged the gold medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise,  making him the second Filipino Olympic gold medalist after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won her medal in Tokyo in 2020. On their respective Facebook pages, the…
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Jinggoy Estrada: Gov’t worker salary hike honors their hard work, dedication

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to increase the salary of government workers. “The prompt action to implement a salary increase for government workers is a commendable demonstration of the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of our civil servants,” he said in a statement…
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Senado tinaningan NBI,PNP manhunt kay Mayor Alice Guo

(ABANTE) Binigyan ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ng isang buwan ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at Philippine National Police (PNP) para arestuhin ang suspendidong Bamban, Tarlac mayor na si Alice Guo. Ipinahayag ito ni Estrada sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Women nitong Lunes, Hulyo 29, kung saan humarap ang…
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Mayor Alice Guo, muling pinagsabihang harapin ang mga alegasyon laban sa kanya

(DZME) Hindi pa rin sumipot sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senado kaugnay sa operasyon ng POGO si suspended Bamban Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo gayundin ang kanyang mga magulang at mga kapatid. Sa mga personalidad na inisyuhan ng warrant of arrest ng Senado, tanging sina Nancy Gamo na naaresto ng mga tauhan ng Senate Sgt At…
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P6.352 Trilyong panukalang budget sa 2025 naisumite na sa Senado

(REMATE) Pinangunahan ni Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero ang pagtanggap ng kopya ng 2025 National Expenditure Program na may kabuuang P6.352 trilyon na isinumite ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) sa pangunguna ni Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman ngayong Lunes, Hulyo 29. Kasama nila sina Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino,…
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‘Get your acts together’: Senator gives NBI, PNP ‘ultimatum’ to arrest Alice Gou

Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. ABS-CBN News/Senate PRIB/FileMANILA —  Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada gave law enforcers two more weeks to arrest suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, or else their 2025 budgets could be “affected.” Estrada pointed out that the Senate issued the arrest order against Guo last July 11…
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Jinggoy Estrada lauds Marcos firm West Philippine Sea stance

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in upholding the country’s territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Atin ang West Philippine Sea,” stressed Estrada. The senator pointed this out after the President made the same declaration during the third State of the Nation…
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