Tag: Jinggoy Estrada
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Commission on Appointments Confirms 36 AFP Officers and 19 DFA Officials
In a significant move, the Commission on Appointments (CA) in Manila has given the green light to the ad interim appointments of 36 senior officers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). This decision was made during a session held on Tuesday. Senate President…
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Senate Honors Late Film Legend Gloria Romero with Resolution
MANILA – The Senate has paid tribute to the late Gloria Romero, a revered figure in Philippine cinema, who died on January 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada introduced Senate Resolution No. 1290, celebrating Romero’s profound impact on the nation’s film industry and culture. Estrada highlighted that Romero,…
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Estrada Slams China’s Sonic Weapon Deployment Against Philippine Coast Guard
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has publicly criticized the Chinese Coast Guard for deploying a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships in the West Philippine Sea. The incident, which took place on January 25, was labeled by Estrada as an ‘unacceptable provocation’ and a significant increase in hostile actions. The…
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Estrada Denounces China’s Sonic Weapon Deployment Against Philippine Coast Guard
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has strongly criticized the use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) by the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships in the West Philippine Sea. The incident, which occurred on January 25, was labeled by Estrada as an ‘unacceptable provocation’ and a significant increase in…
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Estrada Pushes for Urgent Update to Anti-Espionage Legislation
In a recent development, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has called for the rapid approval of a bill designed to overhaul the nation’s anti-espionage laws. This call to action comes in the wake of reports about the arrest of alleged Chinese spies, highlighting the need for updated legal frameworks to combat modern espionage techniques.…
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Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Chemical Weapons, Reinforcing Global Disarmament Efforts
The Philippine Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2871, known as the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act, with a full consensus of 22 votes in favor and none against or abstaining. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada emphasized the nation’s commitment to international disarmament, focusing on the eradication of chemical weapons, preventing their abuse, and…
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