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Reso honoring veteran actor, director Ricky Davao filed in Senate

(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring the life and contribution to Philippine entertainment of veteran actor and director Ricky Davao has been filed in the Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada filed Senate Resolution 1351, which also expresses the Senate’s profound sympathy and condolences to Ricky’s family. “He was a true and dedicated multimedia artist…
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‘Voice for dignity, human rights’: Pope Francis honored in Senate reso

(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring and extending condolences to the Vatican over the death of Pope Francis has been filed in the Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada filed proposed Senate Resolution 1342, acknowledging Pope Francis for his remarkable journey as the first Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America. “Pope…
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Reso honoring Nora Aunor filed in Senate

(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring the life and achievements of “Superstar” and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor has been filed in the Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada filed proposed Senate Resolution 1337 which also expresses the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincere condolences to Nora’s family. “Nora Aunor’s contributions to…
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Erap, Loi Estrada honored in Senate

(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Tuesday adopted resolutions honoring former President Joseph Estrada and wife, former First Lady and former Senator Loi Ejercito Estrada for their “contributions” to the Philippines. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero sponsored proposed Senate Resolutions 1297 and 1298. In his speech, Escudero acknowledged Estrada as the man “who opened his heart,…
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CA confirms appointments of De Vega, 18 other DFA officials

(GMA NEWS) The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the appointments and promotions of 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, including Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega. This came after the CA committee on foreign affairs endorsed to the plenary the confirmation of the following DFA officials: -Eduardo De Vega, who was DFA’s undersecretary…
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Senate OKs bill banning chemical weapons

(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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Sandiganbayan junks appeal to reinstate Jinggoy Estrada’s conviction

(GMA NEWS) The Sandiganbayan has denied an appeal seeking to reinstate the conviction of Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery. In an eight-page ruling dated November 27, the anti-graft court dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by the prosecution, saying it cannot revisit the case…
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Senate honors 100-year-old Enrile for contributions to PH gov’t

(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution honoring former Senate President and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile for his service and contributions to the country in his 100 years of life. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero authored Senate Resolution 1223 which highlighted Enrile’s public service for almost six years which…
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Comelec task force to probe ‘unusual’ registered voter hikes in some cities

(GMA NEWS) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has formed a task force to look into the supposed “unusual” increase in the number of registered voters in some localities. This was divulged during the continuation of the Senate plenary deliberations on the proposed 2025 national budget after Senator Nancy Binay and Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy…
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PNP probe shoed no cops, politicians involved in Alice Guo’s escape

(GMA NEWS) The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said the results of their investigations showed that there were no police officers and politicians that were involved in the escape of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in July. This was relayed by the PNP through Senate Majority Leader Floor Leader Francis Tolentino who defended…
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