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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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Libreng college entrance exam para sa mahihirap at kuwalipikadong estudyante, suportado ni Sen. Jinggoy

(ONLINE BALITA) Suportado ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang isinusulong na batas ng kanyang mga kasamahan na mag-aatas sa mga pribadong unibersidad at kolehiyo na gawing libre ang entrance examination para sa mahihirap na graduating high school students at mga kabilang sa top 10% na nagtapos sa secondary education. Sinabi ni Estrada, patunay na lumalawak…
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Jinggoy seeks stiffer penalties vs game fixers

(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties—including life imprisonment and substantial fines—against individuals who will be found guilty of manipulating games in professional or amateur sports in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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Passage of bill seeking stiffer penalties vs. game-fixing pushed

(PCI) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday pushed for the passage of a bill imposing more punishments including life imprisonment and hefty penalties against persons found guilty of game fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving…
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Jinggoy gustong pabigatin ang parusa sa “game fixing” sa Philippine sports

(INQUIRER) Tinitingnan ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada na mas mabigat na kaparusahan sa mga mapapatunayang guilty sa “game-fixing” sa anumang professional o amateur sporting events sa bansa. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities against dishonesty and corrupt practices,” banggit ni…
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Senate resolution commending Filipina peace negotiator filed

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780, commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. “She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage, tenacity, empathy, and compassion. Her storied career advocating harmony, unity, and the…
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Jinggoy files resolution on RM awardee Ferrer

(MANILA STANDARD) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. “She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage, tenacity, empathy, and compassion. Her storied career advocating harmony, unity, and the…
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Ramon Magsaysay Prize awardee hailed

(PEOPLE’S JOURNAL) SENATOR Jose Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780 congratulating and commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. “She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage, tenacity, empathy, and compassion. Her storied career advocating harmony, unity, and…
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Senators demand justice for Filipino fishermen killed in Bajo de Masinloc incident

(RAPPLER) MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Wednesday, October 4, demanded justice for the three Filipino fishermen who were killed when a commercial vessel hit their fishing boat in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said in a statement that the Senate will “not rest until…
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