SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating the Gilas Pilipinas men’s and women’s basketball teams for their back-to-back gold medal victories in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, after defeating host country Thailand in the hard-fought finals to reclaim regional supremacy in the sport Filipinos love most. “Both teams’ stellar achievements firmly…
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Commendation for Gilas Pilipinas Youth victory in FIBA U16 Asia Cup: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins colleagues in presenting Senate Resolution No. 260 to the the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team on Monday, June 9, 2025 in recognition of their victory in the 2025 Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) Under-16 tournament held last May in Pampanga—further…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Three senators on Friday said it might be too early to form judgments on Justin Brownlee’s supposed failing of the Asian Games doping test. The International Testing Agency on Friday announced that Brownlee, a naturalized player for the Philippines, tested for the banned Carboxy-THC which is linked to cannabis use. Senator Francis Tolentino,…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the public not to jump into conclusions after Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee failed his doping test. Estrada made the reaction after Brownlee was found by the International Testing Agency positive for Carboxy-THC, which is linked to cannabis use. “As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for…
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(ABANTE) Maari naman umanong iapela ni Justin Brownlee ang resulta ng isinagawang doping test ng International Testing Agency (ITA), ayon kay Senador Christopher ‘Bong’ Go. “This matter raises concern. I encourage Justin Brownlee to make himself readily available in order to have his samples re-analyzed, as provided by anti-doping protocols, before the issue will be…
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As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for our sports officials and Mr. Justin Brownlee to appeal his case, and I am optimistic that they will take the necessary steps to address his current situation. It is crucial to remember that his doping allegations are still under investigation and have not been resolved yet.…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators on Friday, October 13 said it is better to wait for the outcome of the doping case on Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player Justin Brownlee before jumping to any conclusions. Lawmakers made the appeal after Brownlee reportedly failed the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) doping test a day after the team won the gold…
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(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players on their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,” Estrada said. The Philippines regained the Asian Games gold medal…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players, saying that their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962 – deserves to be celebrated by the Filipino nation and merits the highest commendation from the Senate. “The success of Gilas…
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(JOURNAL NEWS) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players for their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,”…
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