(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines has strengthened its dedication to global disarmament and international norms against weapons of mass destruction with the enactment of a law banning the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “This law is not just about fulfilling our international obligation as a…
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THE enactment of Senate Bill No. 2871 which bans the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons affirms the Philippines’ position as a responsible member of the international community, advocating for peace and disarmament, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said. “This law sends a powerful message that the use of chemical weapons is…
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Senate passes bill banning chemical weapons: Following the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 2871 or the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says that the passage of the measure demonstrates the upper chamber’s dedication to global disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.…
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(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill banning the production, financing, and use of chemical weapons. Senate Bill 2871 or the proposed “Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act: was approved with 22-0 votes. In his speech after the approval of the measure, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada highlighted that…
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THE Senate has taken a historic step toward fulfilling the country’s international commitment to global disarmament and the eradication of chemical weapons by approving on third and final reading the bill outlawing activities related to the use, manufacture, production and financing the development of chemical weapons. Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2871, or…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate Bill (SB) No. 2871 or the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act was approved with 22 affirmative votes, zero negative and zero abstentions. In his manifestation, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada highlighted the Philippines’ dedication to global disarmament, aiming to eliminate chemical weapons, prevent their misuse, and protect future generations. He noted that…
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Manifestation on the Approval on 3rd Reading of Chemical Weapons Prohibitition Act 9 December 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph COPY OF SPEECH: https://bit.ly/4isRZjx
Mr. President, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I would like to thank our colleagues for unanimously supporting the passage of Senate Bill No. 2871 or the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act. My sincerest gratitude to our good Minority Leader, Sen. Koko Pimentel, for always imparting wisdom and…
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(POLITIKO) The Philippines might be beefing up the capability of armed forces in the wake of China’s growing military might, but it’s apparently defenseless in dealing with chemical attacks. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada pointed out the lack of funding in defending against chemical attacks during plenary debates in the Senate on the Department…
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CITING the need to ensure the first responders’ readiness and capabilities against chemical attacks, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the need to allocate funds in next year’s national budget. Estrada noted the lack of appropriation in the proposed P6.352 trillion national budget for mass casualty events involving chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear…
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