(PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY) MANILA – The cash incentives for national athletes who win medals in international competitions must be equal, including for differently-abled athletes. Following the achievements of Filipino athletes in the recent Paris Olympics and with six more set to see action in the Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 Paralympics, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said Republic Act 10699, or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, should be amended to equalize the amount of cash gifts given to national athletes who won in international competitions. The senator said all national athletes should be given the same…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) THE Senate bill seeking to prohibit the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons, authored by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, gained the support of a science expert, along with concerned government agencies. During a public hearing by the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation on the proposed ban…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday (Aug. 13) has renewed his call for the passage of proposed measures that will provide equal cash incentives for athletes with and without disabilities. “Sa mata ng batas, ang lahat ay pantay-pantay. Our laws should treat everyone equally especially if we’re striving for the promotion of…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada urged the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the country after the Armed Forces of the Philippines accused China’s air force of “dangerous and provocative actions” against one of the Philippine military planes patrolling the Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, Estrada…
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(BANDERA) PINUNIT ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ang sulat na ipinadala ng dalawang GMA independent contractors na inireklamo ni Sandro Muhlach sa naganap na Senate hearing kahapon. Hindi pumunta kahapon sina Richard Cruz at Jojo Nones sa public hearing ng Committee on Public Information and Mass Media na pinamumunuan ni Sen. Robin Padilla. Nagpadala lamang ang kanilang kampo ng sulat kung saan…
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(THE FREEMAN) CEBU, Philippines — The GMA contractors accused of sexual harassment have been subpoenaed by a Senate panel led by actor-turned lawmaker Sen. Robin Padilla yesterday. Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, led an inquiry into the policies of television networks and artist management agencies when it comes to…
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(MANILA STANDARD) THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday lauded Senator Jinggoy Estrada for filing Senate Bill No. 2633 or An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of out-of-school youth. The proposed measure aims to empower and encourage children unable to attend school to contribute…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate panel on public information and mass media ordered the issuance of a subpoena against Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, “independent contractors” working for GMA Network, who were earlier identified as the alleged abusers of actor Sandro Muhlach. It was Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada who made the motion…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The GMA contractors accused of sexual harassment have been subpoenaed by a Senate panel led by actor-turned lawmaker Sen. Robin Padilla on Wednesday. Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, led an inquiry into the policies of television networks and artist management agencies when it comes to abuse…
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