(ABS-CBN) An irate Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday strongly criticized China over the reported unlawful harvesting of corals in Rozul o Iroquios Reef and Escoda Shoal (Sabina) which are within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Escoda Shoal is 133 kilometers or 72 nautical miles away from Palawan, while Iroquis Reef is 138 nautical…
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(ABS-CBN) The Senate has scheduled for next week its inquiry on the viral road rage incident involving ex-policeman Wilfredo Gonzales and a cyclist in Quezon City last August 8. Gun-toting ex-cop dismissed from service for similar offense: PNP ‘Abuse of power’: Cyclist in road rage incident forced to sign deal – Fortun Sen. Jinggoy Estrada,…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Tuesday he aims to pass within the year the so-called Eddie Garcia bill which seeks to protect workers in the entertainment industry. House approves ‘Eddie Garcia bill’ The commitment came after it was revealed during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MAYNILA – Nais paimbestigahan ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa Senado ang nangyaring insidente ng “road rage” sa Quezon City noong Agosto 8 na nauwi sa pamamatok at pagkakasa ng baril ng isang dating pulis laban sa nakaalitan nitong siklista. Sa kanyang manifestation sa sesyon ng Senado, sinabi ni Estrada na dahil sa tulong…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr has approved a measure raising the veterans’ disability pension, documents from Malacañang showed. The Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans amends Republic Act No. 6948, or the law that standardizes and upgrades the benefits of military veterans and their dependents. Based on the new law, signed…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday dared China to name the Philippine official who allegedly promised the government will remove BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. In a Senate press briefing, Estrada said he talked to former senator Orly Mercado, who told him there was no such agreement made between China and the…
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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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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — The Marcos administration’s new governance slogan “Bagong Pilipinas” has drawn mixed reactions from both the Senate majority and minority blocs. Marcos Jr. admin launches ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ governance brand Under the July 3 Memorandum Circular, the Office of the President directs all government institutions, including state universities and colleges, to use “Bagong Pilipinas”…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the passage of a bill seeking to establish the National Film Archive of the Philippines (NFAP). Estrada believes his proposed measure would promote the growth and development of the local film industry. “Two decades have passed since the enactment of Republic Act No. 9167, the law…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Several senators on Thursday threw their support behind the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its embattled secretary Christina Frasco following the controversy surrounding its new tourism slogan “Love the Philippines.” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri in a statement said Filipinos should allow DOT to “correct this misstep, reflect on what happened, and…
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