(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday called for increased funding for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) following BRP Teresa Magbanua’s pullout from Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, Estrada said the government must address the logistical requirements of the PCG to fully support its…
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Jinggoy receives a boost on his proposed Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives support today, Monday, September 16, 2024, from officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and a representative of The Asia Foundation for his proposed measure to establish evacuation centers for every city and municipality across country. Estrada’s proposed…
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(PNA) MANILA – Increasing budgetary support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for providing adequate provisions, regular maintenance, and essential medical and welfare support for its crew, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “We must address the logistical requirements of the Philippine Coast Guard to fully support their mission and assist in…
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(DZME 1530) Kinumpirma ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada na may ilalabas siyang mga bagong ebidensya kaugnay sa pagkakaugnay ni dismissed Bamban Tarlac, Mayor Alice Guo sa POGO hubs. Sinabi ni Estrada na ilalatag niya sa pagdinig bukas ang mga dokumento na nagpapatunay ng mga negosyo ni Guo at ni Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo…
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The announcement of the new round of increases in the daily minimum wage for workers in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region VII (Central Visayas) is a positive development but I cannot ignore the fact that the rate of increase is still insignificant. Sa aking palagay, hindi pa rin sapat ito para punan ang tumataas na…
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We must address the logistical requirements of the Philippine Coast Guard to fully support their mission and assist in upholding our nation’s territorial integrity. This is particularly crucial given the challenges they have encountered, as exemplified by the case of BRP Teresa Magbanua. Increasing budgetary support is essential to ensure that all deployed vessels receive…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged ex-senator Panfilo Lacson to name the person who was allegedly approached by dismissed mayor Alice Guo with a P1 billion bribe. “Kung ako si Senator Ping, i-divulge na lang niya ang pangalan kung sino ang nilapitan at in-offeran ng P1 billion. Napakalaking pera nun,” Estrada said…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada believes the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) should be restored after it was slashed by more than half by the House of Representatives. In a dwIZ interview yesterday, Estrada said the Senate would uphold the “time-honored tradition” of respecting the…
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(GMA NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Saturday urged lawmakers to give the Office of the Vice President (OVP) its proposed P2 billion budget for 2025 for it to “function properly.” “Paano naman magpa-function ang OVP kung tatapyasan mo ng pondo? (How will the OVP function if you reduce their budget?) Remember, she is the second highest…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Saturday, Sept. 14, that the budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) should be restored following a proposed significant cut in the House of Representatives. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Saturday, Sept. 14, that the budget of the…
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