Jinggoy renews push for tougher anti-spy law: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada discusses the merits of his proposed landmark measure, Senate Bill No. 73 or the proposed New Anti-Espionage Act, along with similar bills introduced by Senators Panfilo Lacson, Joel Villanueva, and Juan Miguel Zubiri, all of which seek to overhaul the outdated…
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The enactment of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act (SRDP) marks a significant milestone in bolstering the country’s defense capabilities and self-sufficiency as it supports the growth of enterprises engaged in the manufacture of military equipment and technology, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “This is a major step in strengthening the…
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Jinggoy seeks probe on the ambush of 4 soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada condoles with the families and loved ones of the four Army soldiers who were ambushed last March 17 by terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur. During his visit on March 21, 2024, in Cotabato City, the Chairperson…
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(MALAYA) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada yesterday urged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front leadership to investigate reports that its leaders have been getting a 50 percent “cut” on the P100,000 cash grant given to rebel returnees. Estrada, during the hearing of Senate Committee on National Defense on the decommissioning of MILF fighters and weapons, said he learned…
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Alleged extortion of MILF on their ex-members: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes to task the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Implementing Panel Secretariat in investigating claims on alleged “cut” in the P100,000 cash grant given to rebel returnees. Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, urged the concerned officials during Tuesday’s public…
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(GMA NEWS) A joint Senate committee has recommended mandatory contributions for new entrants in the military and uniformed services.advertisement The Senate Committees on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation; on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises; on Ways and Means; and on Finance proposed this under Committee Report 173 as contained in Senate Bill…
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(ABS-CBN) MAYNILA — Kasabay ng paggunita sa ika-10 anibersaryo ng pananalasa ng bagyong Yolanda, isinusulong ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ang “Ligtas Pinoy Centers” Act. House OKs creation of evacuation centers in every city, municipality Ayon kay Estrada na siya ring chairperson ng Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, layon ng panukala na makapagtayo ng…
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(BUSINESS MIRROR) Citing the “continuing foreign harassment and recent incursions on Philippine waters and within [the Philippine] Exclusive Economic Zone,” the chairman of the Senate defense panel on Wednesday pushed for sustained funding and support for the country’s Self-Reliance Defense Posture (SRDP) program. In sponsoring in plenary the committee report on the SRDP, Senator Jinggoy…
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JINGGOY BATS FOR RENEWED SELF-RELIANT DEFENSE POSTURE PROGRAM: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors Senate Bill No. 2455 or the proposed Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Estrada said the bill aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defense against present and future security threats by developing a national defense industry and incentivizing the domestic production…
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Mr. President, distinguished members of this august chamber, ladies and gentlemen, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, it is my honor to sponsor an important legislation that will fortify our defenses against present and future security challenges and provide the essential and meaningful support to…
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