TO speed up the delivery of relief goods and supplies in times of crises and natural calamities, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles – hubs that will store non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, and essential supplies – for immediate deployment to…
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(MANILA STANDARD) To expedite the delivery of relief goods and supplies during crises and natural disasters, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada proposed the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles. These hubs will store non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, and essential supplies for immediate deployment to affected areas, he stated.…
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Jinggoy proposes disaster food banks for every province, city: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada proposes the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles to speed up the delivery of relief goods and supplies during crises and natural calamities. His Senate Bill No. 2860, the Disaster Food Bank and Stockpile Act, aims to establish…
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Tête-à-tête of Senate leaders during plenary session: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada engages in a tête-à-tête with Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero during a break in the afternoon plenary session on Monday, November 25, 2024. (Joseph Vidal/ Senate Social Media Unit)
(ABS-CBN) He added: “The situation, I know the situation is very tense. The President has already spoken. Sana nga ay mabawas-bawasan ang tensyon and I think one factor that can lead to kahit konting reconciliation lang is siguro Senator Imee Marcos, who is a friend of the Vice President, and of course, the sister of…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The majority of senators will have the final say on whether or not the 2025 funding of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) will be increased, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Sunday. “My stand is, it depends on the majority. And if it will redound to the…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — While Vice President Sara Duterte’s “reckless and dangerous” remarks – along with her “active threats” – against President Marcos may not yet constitute a constitutional crisis, they could still have serious repercussions, Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday. Estrada admitted that the ongoing tension between the country’s top leaders could ultimately…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Task Force Ayungin would enhance the Philippines’ capability to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday. Estrada, chairman of the Senate committee on national defense, admitted that he has yet to get a briefing from the Department of National Defense, which has confirmed that American…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is praying that the country’s top two leaders would end their political squabbling. Estrada said the country would only suffer if there is political instability following Vice President Sara Duterte’s tirades and kill remarks against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez. “Ayaw…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the diplomatic efforts of the Philippine government to save death row convict Mary Jane Veloso and bring her home from Indonesia. “I commend the ongoing efforts of Malacañang to facilitate the return of Mary Jane Veloso to our country,” Estrada said on Wednesday (Nov. 20). “This…
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