The United States has always been our government’s ally on matters concerning territorial disputes and EDCA aims to boost our AFP’s defense capabilities in asserting regional territorial claims. While it is seen as directed at enhancing the PH-US security alliance, which is one of the longest military alliances in the world, I trust that whatever…
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STATEMENT OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON THE DESIGNATION OF GALVEZ AS DND CHIEF The decision of the President to appoint Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. to take the helm of the Department of National Defense (DND) is a welcome development. Galvez, as a former AFP chief of staff…
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The country’s employment rate continues to improve since the last quarter of 2022 based on the figures presented by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Mula sa 4.5% o 2.24 milyong unemployed na mga Pilipino noong Oktubre 2022, bumaba pa ito sa 4.2% o 2.18 milyon base sa pinakahuling survey ng PSA. Kung susuriing maiigi at ayon…
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STATEMENT OF SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA As we usher in the new year, let’s recollect the precious moments we’ve had with our families and loved ones that we’re leaving behind in 2022. After two years of muted celebrations, we’re now given the opportunity to celebrate with a sense of normalcy. While we would like to…
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF CPP FOUNDER JOMA SISON It may not be the end for the CPP-NPA which has been waging a guerilla war since 1969 to overthrow the government but the death of its founding chair may further weaken it. The past few years showed that the insurgency problem, which spanned over five…
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Kaugnay sa aking pahayag kahapon sa mga foreign-made shows, my statement stems from the frustration that while we are only too eager and willing to celebrate South Korea’s entertainment industry, we have sadly allowed our own to deteriorate because of the lack of support from the moviegoing public. I wish that the zealousness of our…
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The PNP has a lot of explaining to do. If the purpose of “home visits” of their personnel to the journalists’ residence is to ensure that there are no “threats” to their lives, why are they not in their proper uniform? Why was there no coordination with the local officials and media company/outlet with which…
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