(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Wednesday, the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence, pondered on the essence of freedom and how Filipinos should continue to defend it amid continued foreign aggression in Philippine territory. Senate President Francis Escudero urged Filipinos to “take to heart” the spirit of freedom and use it to guide the…
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(PTV NEWS) Senators on Tuesday reiterated their call to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country after the discovery of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) uniforms in a recently-raided POGO facility in Porac, Pampanga. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, in a Viber message to reporters, said the presence of PLA uniforms raises concerns about national security.…
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(ABANTE) Inihayag ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada na hindi illegal o irregular ang direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa mga government agency na isama sa flag-raising ceremony ang Bagong Pilipinas hymn at Panunumpa sa Watawat. Sinabi ni Estrada na layunin lamang nito na isulong ang mabuting pamamahala at progresibong liderato sa lahat…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the memorandum mandating the recital of Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during weekly flag ceremonies is neither illegal nor irregular. Estrada was pertaining to Memorandum Circular No. 52 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by the authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Escudero OK…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday defended the issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 52, saying its intention is to “foster a culture of good governance and progressive leadership across all government levels.” MC 52, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 4, directs all government agencies to include the…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Gaslighting seems to be the latest tactic employed by China to divert public attention from their latest act of bullying. China has been caught on video harassing Filipino troops as they tried to intercept the supply packages airdropped by a military aircraft for those stationed in the BRP Sierra Madre. “China must immediately…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is bent on letting the divorce bill languish in the chamber despite a strong lobby for its passage. The Senate’s second highest official said he’s staunchly opposed to legalizing divorce in the country, insisting it is not a priority at this time. “Matagal nang naka-pending yan. Pwede namang…
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(GMA NEWS) A resolution has been filed in the Senate honoring “Pinoy Komiks King” Carlo J. Caparas who passed away at 80 years old late last month. Actor-turned-lawmaker Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed proposed Senate Resolution 1045 which honors Caparas’ contribution to Philippine cinema and literature and expresses the profound sympathy and condolences of the Senate for his…
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(MALAYA) Senate president pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of veteran film director Carlo J. Caparas, who passed away on May 25. Estrada, who is an actor before entering politics, said Caparas’ passing “is a great loss” not only for the country’s comics and…
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(POLITIKO) Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Thursday (June 6) the country will miss veteran film director Carlo J. Caparas. “His passing is a great loss for the Philippine comics and cinema industry, and the entire nation,” reads Senate Resolution No. 1045 that Estrada filed in honor of Caparas. Estrada said “Caparas undeniably contributed…
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