Tag: Press Statement

Statement on the Safe Return of 299 Filipinos from the Middle East

Lubos ang ating pasasalamat sa ligtas na pag-uwi ng 299 nating mga kababayan, kabilang ang mga anak ng ilang OFWs, mula sa mga lugar na naapektuhan ng tumitinding tensyon sa Middle East. Saludo tayo sa mabilis na pagkilos ng Department of Migrant Workers sa pangunguna ni Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, kasama ang iba’t ibang ahensya…
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Statement on the death of 19-year old Kenneth Alcedo in an alleged hazing incident

I strongly condemn the death of 19-year-old Kenneth Alcedo, who reportedly lost his life after being subjected to hazing in General Trias, Cavite. Napakasakit isipin na hanggang ngayon ay may mga kabataang nawawalan pa rin ng buhay dahil sa marahas at walang saysay na initiation rite. Walang puwang ang karahasan sa anumang organisasyon na nagsasabing…
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Statement on the Death of OFW Mary Ann De Vera Who Died Saving Her Patient in an Iranian Airstrike

Ipinapaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng ating kababayang si Mary Ann De Vera na nasawi sa gitna ng kaguluhan sa Gitnang Silangan. Sa kabila ng panganib, pinili niyang unahin ang kaligtasan ng kanyang pasyente. Ang kanyang sakripisyo ay hindi malilimutan. Patuloy tayong manalangin para sa kanyang pamilya…
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Statement on the P800 wage hike in kasambahay’s minimum wage

Thirteen years since the enactment of Republic Act No. 10361, or the Batas Kasambahay, we are now reaping the fruits of our hard work in steering the passage into law of this landmark legislation, which I pushed and championed in the Senate. Para sa mga kababayan nating araw-araw na nagsusumikap at itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya…
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Statement on U.S. air strikes / operation in Venezuela

Our first and foremost concern should be the well-being and safety of our kababayans who may be affected by the evolving situation in Venezuela. While I stand with those who firmly believe in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, prudence dictates that we allow tensions to subside and more facts to emerge before making definitive pronouncements.…
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Statement on the Affidavit of Usec. Bernardo at the Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing

Ngayong araw, muli na namang nasaksihan kung gaano kadaling magpalaganap ng kasinungalingan para sa pansariling interes ng iilan. Then and now, it has always been easy for them to drag my name through the mud. These are classic diversionary tactics, and the Filipino people can no longer be deceived. I vehemently deny the allegations linking…
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Statement on the passing of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile

No words can describe my sadness upon learning that our dearest and revered former colleague, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, has joined our Creator. A towering figure in our nation’s public service, a brilliant legal mind, and a statesman par excellence whose legacy spans generations, I feel truly blessed to have been given the…
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Statement on the San Juan Court’s Resolution Denying the Prayer for TRO

The Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada clarifies that the recent Resolution of the San Juan Regional Trial Court denied only the prayer for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). The Senator’s application for a Writ of Preliminary Injunction remains pending and will be heard on November 12, 2025, where both parties will…
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Statement on the ICI’s recommendation on the filing of cases

Wala akong tinanggap na anumang pondong nakalaan para sa mga flood control projects, at kaya kong patunayan ito sa hukuman. Ang mga paratang laban sa akin ay pawang hearsay o batay lamang sa sabi-sabi. Handa akong ipagtanggol ang aking sarili at dumaan sa anumang proseso ng batas upang patunayan na nagsasabi ako ng totoo at…
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Statement on the latest water cannon attack and deliberate ramming by the CCG on BRP Datu Pagbuaya

The deliberate ramming and water cannon attack by a China Coast Guard vessel on the BRP Datu Pagbuaya within our territorial waters is not an isolated case. This kind of incident reveals a disturbing pattern of harassment and provocation that undermines our sovereignty and endangers the safety of our maritime personnel. Makailang ulit na itong…
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