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Senate pays tribute to Mother Lily

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate president pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada and Sen. Lito Lapid have filed separate resolutions expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of Regal Films matriarch Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, popularly known as Mother Lily. “Mother Lily continues to be an inspiration not just to producers and stars but also to aspiring filmmakers,…
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Lawmakers seek Senate commendation, medal of excellence for Yulo

(PNA) MANILA – Six resolutions were filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to award Carlos Yulo an official commendation and the Senate Medal of Excellence for bagging two gold medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1102 and 1106 were filed by Senate Majority Leader Francise Tolentino, SRN 1104 and 1105 were…
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PH, Germany eye signing of defense deal before end of 2024

(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have committed to continue collaborating to finalize a broader defense cooperation arrangement before the year ends. In a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Monday, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said he had a “splendid” meeting with his counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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Jinggoy Estrada: Carlos Yulo should get highest Senate commendation for olympic triumph

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution that sought to confer to gymnast Carlos Yulo with the Senate Medal of Excellence. “Yulo’s outstanding achievement at the world’s biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire nation as it is a testament to the excellent skill and unyielding spirit of…
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Broader PH-German defense cooperation key to enhanced security capabilities – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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Senate Medal of Excellence sought for Carlos Yulo

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Multiple resolutions have been filed seeking to award two-time Olympic gold medalist Carols Yulo the Senate Medal of Excellence.  Over the weekend, Yulo made history by clinching two gold medals for men’s gymnastics, one in the floor exercise and another one in the vault— the first Filipino to win multiple gold…
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4 senators seek PH Senate Medal of Excellence for Carlos Yulo

(ABS-CBN) Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 1106 seeking the accolade for Yulo for “exceptional achievement” for winning his 2 Olympic Golds in the Men’s Floor Exercise and Vault Competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Mr. Yulo made history for Philippine Gymnastics by becoming the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist, showcasing his grit and talent as…
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PH Senators congratulate Carlos Yulo on Olympic gold win

(GMA NEWS) The Senate congratulated gymnast Carlos Yulo for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo bagged the gold medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise,  making him the second Filipino Olympic gold medalist after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won her medal in Tokyo in 2020. On their respective Facebook pages, the…
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Jinggoy Estrada: Gov’t worker salary hike honors their hard work, dedication

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to increase the salary of government workers. “The prompt action to implement a salary increase for government workers is a commendable demonstration of the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of our civil servants,” he said in a statement…
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Senado tinaningan NBI,PNP manhunt kay Mayor Alice Guo

(ABANTE) Binigyan ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ng isang buwan ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at Philippine National Police (PNP) para arestuhin ang suspendidong Bamban, Tarlac mayor na si Alice Guo. Ipinahayag ito ni Estrada sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Women nitong Lunes, Hulyo 29, kung saan humarap ang…
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