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Shiela Guo says she and her siblings Alice and Wesley left the Philippines via a small white boat

(PHILSTAR LIFE) Shiela Guo, the sister of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, explained how she and her siblings left the Philippines amid the Senate investigation on the alleged illegal activities of POGO hubs, saying they were able to escape through a small white boat. Shiela made the revelation during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 27, a day after…
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China’s use of flares on BFAR plane ‘irresponsible, dangerously provocative’ – Estrada

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has condemned China’s latest use of flares, calling it irresponsible and dangerously provocative. For the third time in two weeks, China launched flares on a Philippine aircraft, this time on a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane.  “It is deeply concerning and must be condemned…
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Senate detains independent contractor involved in Sandro Muhlach’s case

(GMA NEWS) The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media on Monday cited in contempt Jojo Nones, one of two independent contractors of GMA Network who are accused of sexually assaulting Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada made the motion at the continuation of the Senate hearing where Nones repeatedly…
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One of Sandro Muhlach’s alleged abusers ordered detained by Senate

(INQUIRER) One of the TV independent contractors tagged in the alleged sexual abuse of actor Sandro Muhlach was ordered detained by the Senate on Monday. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada cited for contempt Jojo Nones, an independent contractor of GMA, for denying that he offered to donate money to Sandro’s father, former child actor Niño Muhlach‘s charity…
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Senate panel cites respondent in Sandro Muhlach case in contempt

(MANILA BULLETIN) A Senate panel on Monday, August 19, cited in contempt Jojo Nones, one of the respondents in the sexual harassment case filed by actor Sandro Muhlach. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada made the motion during the third hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Senator Robinhood…
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Senate detains GMA independent contractor tagged in Sandro Muhlach case

(ABS-CBN NEWS) GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones is now in  Senate custody over his answers to questions from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. This, following a closed-door executive session of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media with rape complainant Sandro Muhlach. Estrada accused Nones of lying to the committee. “Itong si…
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Estrada: Escoda Shoal is under Philippines’ sovereignty, PCG not infringing on China’s territory

(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore and defense committee chairperson Jinggoy Estrada emphasized Sunday that Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone , denying Beijing’s infringement claims. “There is no reason for us to withdraw our vessel, which was anchored in response to suspected reclamation activities of China,” said…
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Estrada seeks equal cash incentives for Olympians, Paralympians

(HEAD TOPICS) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada sought to give equal cash incentives for national athletes with and without disabilities. In contrast, Paralympians who secure first, second, or third place on the world stage are entitled to only half of the cash incentives given to their Olympic counterparts. By introducing amendments to the provisions…
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Jinggoy Estrada wondered why Ogie Diaz knew about what happened to Sandro Muhlach

(PHILIPPINES NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada asked seasoned actor Niño Muhlach how talent manager-vlogger Ogie Diaz knew about what happened to Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach. The issue about Sandro started with a blind item. A social media page shared a blind item about a newbie actor who was allegedly harassed by two gays after the GMA…
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GMA Gala scandal probe: Nino Muhlach rejects settlement from son’s alleged abusers brokered at house of Gozon’s daughter

(BILYONARYO.COM) August 13, 2024 Niño Muhlach has firmly rejected a settlement offer from two contractors of GMA Network, led by bilyonaryo Felipe Gozon, as he plans to sue them for the alleged sexual harassment of his son, Sandro, on the night of the GMA Gala at a hotel in Pasay City. During a Senate Committee…
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