(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday renewed his call for urgent amendments to the country’s “outdated” espionage laws following the recent arrest of an alleged Chinese spy and his two Filipino associates. Estrada had previously filed Senate Bill (SB) 2368, which seeks to modernize existing laws under Commonwealth Act 616 and…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday urged the swift passage of a bill amending the country’s outdated espionage laws following recent reports of alleged Chinese spies being apprehended by authorities. Senate Bill No. 2368, which was filed by Estrada in July 2023, aims to update existing laws under Commonwealth Act…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill aiming to turn the Philippines into a top filming destination. “The power of film and TV shows to turn ordinary locations into iconic tourist attractions is undeniable,” said the senator. Estrada explained this is the reason he filed Senate Bill No. 2857, the proposed Film Philippines…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant. With 21 votes, the Senate adopted the version of House Bill 10841. Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the proposal would help the PCG chief effectively carry out his duties and implement…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate on Monday, January 20 honored Sofronio Vazquez, who won the American reality singing competition “The Voice.” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the senators in honoring Vazquez, who made history for being the first Filipino and Asian to win the long-running talent show. Vazquez was present at the Senate plenary to…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed deep concern over the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) largest vessel, dubbed ‘The Monster,’ in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In a statement late Monday, Estrada said he was particularly bothered, considering the recent recovery of an underwater drone traced to China…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The sighting of the Chinese Coast Guard’s monster ship after an underwater drone was discovered over waters off Masbate province is deeply concerning, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. In a statement, Estrada warned the government about China’s continuous intrusive activities, noting that these should prompt the country…
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(POLITIKO) With the 2025 midterm elections barely five months away, politikos are taking advantage of every chance to get public exposure—with the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night providing them the opportunity to score free airtime. Six politikos running in the midterm polls shared the spotlight with celebrities at the 2024 MMFF Gabi…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — As Christmas approaches, senators urge employers to fulfill their moral and legal duty to pay the 13th month pay on time, while reflecting on the nation’s resilience in overcoming the challenges of 2024. In a statement on Christmas Eve, Senate President Chiz Escudero said the joyous occasion reminds him of the…
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(MALAYA) SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada yesterday slammed a subscription-based video streaming service for the proliferation of and easy access to “vulgar, explicit, and pornographic content” online. In a privilege speech, Estrada said Vivamax has gained attention for its “meaningful and family-oriented content” but is also known for “inundating the digital space with films…
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