(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators are expecting a realistic report on the current administration’s achievements, struggles, stand on specific social issues, and progress in its initiatives when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, delivers his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 24. In a statement on Sunday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 23 said he is looking forward to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his programs for job creation, poverty reduction, economic growth plans and his plans to address the current security tension in the West Philippine Sea. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has vowed to work towards policies and laws that will promote equal opportunities, protect the rights of marginalized groups, and bridge socio-economic gaps in the second regular session of the 19th Congress. “Sa bawat bill na tatalakayin sa ilalim ng Committee on Labor, pati na ng Committee on National Defense, sisiguruhin…
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Aside from outlining the administration’s policy priorities, including the legislative agenda and plans to address pressing national issues, I am looking forward to hearing the President’s plans for job creation, poverty reduction, measures to stimulate economic growth, and matters concerning security threats, particularly on the issue of China’s aggressive actions within the West Philippine Sea.…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the lifting of the Philippines’ COVID-19 public health emergency status. In signing Proclamation No. 297 issued on Friday, Marcos cited the continued immunization and decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the existing safety and travel protocols. He said while the…
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This move signifies a positive step forward in our nation’s fight against the pandemic and the collective efforts of the government and the Filipino people in managing and containing the spread of the virus. It is likewise a strong indication that we are on the road to recovery. While we celebrate this development, we must…
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(GMA NEWS) Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senate defense committee chairman Jinggoy Estrada see no controversy in the appointment of Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner as next Armed Forces of the Philippines chief. The senators said the designation to a new post was compliant with the law on military officials’ fixed term. Estrada…
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(CNN) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 20) – Senators see no problem with yet another leadership change in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) despite the law aimed at ending the “revolving door policy” in the military. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appointed Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner as AFP chief of staff, replacing Gen. Andres Centino.…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senators have high hopes for Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. as he takes the helm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. In separate messages, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel and Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Jinggoy Estrada looked back at Brawner’s military career, which, they said, made him suitable to…
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The law signed by President Marcos Jr. last May 17, Republic Act No. 11939, provides for a maximum tour of duty for three consecutive years for the AFP Chief of Staff “unless sooner terminated by the President.” RA 11939 amended the previous law, RA 11709, which prescribed fixed terms for the key officials of the…
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