(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada said on Thursday that he is “hopeful” and nervous at the same time about the outcome of his pending plunder case before the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court. The promulgation of Estrada’s case is set on Friday, January 19. “I hope it will be favorable. I’m keeping my fingers crossed,”…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada sees no reason why newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto would not get the nod of the Commission on Appointments (CA). As part of the CA, Estrada noted the traditional parliamentary courtesy being accorded to former members of Congress when they are subjected to the confirmation process. “By…
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(INQUIRER) Hindi pinalagpas ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang napa-ulat na pagbabayad ng P100 sa bawat pipirma para sa isinusulong na People’s Initiative, na magiging daan para magkaroon ng Charter change o Cha-cha. “It is unethical and illegal to solicit signatures of constituents to petition for Charter change moves in exchange for P100, in the guise…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies and stakeholders have been requested to find a solution to the massive power outage in Panay Island as soon as possible. Senator Jinggoy Estrada made the call on Wednesday, saying the severity of the situation cannot be overstated. “The absence of electricity not only affects households but also cripples businesses, hospitals,…
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(INQUIRER) Four Senate committees have recommended the establishment of separate trust funds for the retirement and pension of the military and other uniformed personnel (MUP) to make their post-employment benefits system sustainable. Under Committee Report No. 173, the Senate panels also moved for the creation of two trust fund committees that will handle the proposed…
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