(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada shared the worries of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea. “This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions,” Estrada said…
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(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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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has expressed support for the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the House of Representatives not to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. “Sang-ayon ako sa hindi pagtuloy ng impeachment,” said Estrada. “There are many pressing problems in our country that need to be addressed not only by…
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(PANAY NEWS) MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterates its fealty to the Philippine Constitution amid the ongoing feud between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Jimmy Larida made the affirmation when asked by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada during the Commission on…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Amid the political tensions and outburst of Vice President Sara Duterte, the military remains loyal to the Constitution, an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured senators yesterday Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida, deputy chief of staff of the AFP, gave assurance to the Commission on Appointments as he…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the upper chamber on Tuesday, November 6, in honoring former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile for his services and contributions to the country. Escudero praised Enrile for his legal brilliance and bravery that helped shaped the country’s history and for his untiring public service and contributions to…
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(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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(PTV NEWS) In the aftermath of successive typhoons that battered the country, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday urged the passage of a measure that seeks to institutionalize the establishment of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles to speed up the delivery of relief goods and supplies during crises and natural…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill that proposes the creation of a nationwide network of food banks that can be tapped during disasters. “The Philippines is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world, and time and again, we have seen how delays in the delivery of aid exacerbate the…
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(POLITIKO) The Senate approved on Tuesday (November 26) approved House Bill 10800 or the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) which will allocate a PHP6.352-trillion national budget for next year. With 18 affirmative votes, zero negative, and one abstention, the 2025 GAB is now set to be discussed in a bicameral conference between the Senate and…
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