Tag: 19th Congress

Senators renew call to ban POGOs after Porac raid yields PLA uniforms

(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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Pagkanta ng ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn hindi iligal - Jinggoy

(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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Jinggoy Estrada OK with Bagong Pilipinas hymn, pledge

(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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Senator: Nothing illegal in Bagong Pilipinas hymn, pledge

(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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On the recital of Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge

Insofar as the laws are concerned, the singing and playing of the Philippine national anthem is governed by law, RA 8491. Section 38 of RA 8491 stipulates that whenever the national anthem is played at a public gathering, it must adhere to the musical arrangement and composition by Julian Felipe. Additionally, attendees are expected to…
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Jinggoy files resolution honoring Alas Pilipinas’ historic first AVC medal in 63 years

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating Alas Pilipinas for bagging the historic bronze medal in the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women, the first national team to reach the semifinals in the said competition in 63 years. “The entire nation celebrates their historic victory…
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China resorting to gaslighting - Jinggoy

(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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‘Pwede namang tulugan’: Jinggoy, Senate’s top 2 official, to sit on divorce bill

(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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Senate honors Carlo J

(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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Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on China’s latest accusations vs PH troops in WPS

Gaslighting. That seems to be the latest tactic China appeared to have employed to divert public attention to the fact that they have, and it has been caught on video, harassed our troops as they tried to intercept the supply packages airdropped by a military aircraft for those stationed in the BRP Sierra Madre. China…
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