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Senators say too early to conclude on Brownlee’s failed doping test

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Three senators on Friday said it might be too early to form judgments on Justin Brownlee’s supposed failing of the Asian Games doping test. The International Testing Agency on Friday announced that Brownlee, a naturalized player for the Philippines, tested for the banned Carboxy-THC which is linked to cannabis use. Senator Francis Tolentino,…
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Bawal Judgmental! Jinggoy: ‘Too Early’ To Form Opinions On Doping Claim Vs Justin Brownlee

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the public not to jump into conclusions after Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee failed his doping test. Estrada made the reaction after Brownlee was found by the International Testing Agency positive for Carboxy-THC, which is linked to cannabis use. “As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for…
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Bong Go, Jinggoy: Doping test result puwedeng iapela ni Brownlee

(ABANTE) Maari naman umanong iapela ni Justin Brownlee ang resulta ng isinagawang doping test ng International Testing Agency (ITA), ayon kay Senador Christopher ‘Bong’ Go. “This matter raises concern. I encourage Justin Brownlee to make himself readily available in order to have his samples re-analyzed, as provided by anti-doping protocols, before the issue will be…
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Senators believe it’s premature to judge Gilas Pilipinas Brownlee’s case

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators on Friday, October 13 said it is better to wait for the outcome of the doping case on Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player Justin Brownlee before jumping to any conclusions. Lawmakers made the appeal after Brownlee reportedly failed the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) doping test a day after the team won the gold…
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Senator Jinggoy recognizes Gilas

(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players on their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,” Estrada said. The Philippines regained the Asian Games gold medal…
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Pamahalaan, may sapat na pondo para sa repatriation ng mga Pinoy na naiipit sa giyera sa Israel – senador

(BOMBO RADYO) Nagpaabot ng pakikiramay si Senate Committee on Labor and Employment chairman Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng 2 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na napatay sa giyera sa Israel. Inihayag din ng Senador na dapat nakahanda ang gobyerno na magbigay ng agarang tulong at suporta para sa ating mga kababayang…
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Ensure safety of Filipinos in Middle East – senators

(PNA) MANILA – Senators on Wednesday called on government agencies to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who might be in danger due to the conflict between Israel and the Hamas group. This was after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the death of two Filipinos who were among the six nationals reported missing. One…
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Estrada mourns death of two OFWs in war-torn Israel; reminds DMW to use its repatriation fund

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday, October 11 expressed his deep sympathies to the families and loved ones of the two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were killed following the attack of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. “The tragic deaths of two OFWs in Israel are a grim occurrence, and we offer…
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Senate reso extols Gilas for Asiad triumph

(JOURNAL NEWS) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players for their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,”…
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Solon backs waiving of college entrance fees for poor students

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said he is supporting the passage of a bill exempting underprivileged but deserving graduating high school students from paying entrance examination fees to private universities and colleges. Estrada said Senate Bill No (SBN) 2441 or Free College Entrance Examinations Act filed by Senator Francis Escudero is very timely…
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