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Press Release - Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
I understand that my recent questionings in a Senate hearing gave the public the impression of being harsh, insensitive, and apathetic. It was never, never my intention to victim blame or humiliate those who have come out to disclose the tragic realities happening in the entertainment industry but rather to address a systemic issue that has been hurting our artists and workers.
Press Release - Tolentino: Manifestation on the Philippines' temporary hosting of US-bound Afghan refugees
&#149 Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino &#149 Senate plenary session &#149 21 August 2024 (7:37 pm)
Press Release - Chiz renews call for aviation terminal amid Alice Guo's departure
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero on Wednesday renewed his call for the establishment of a general aviation terminal in the Philippines, pointing to the ease with which individuals, like dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, can slip in and out of the country without undergoing the standard inspections by customs and immigration officials.
Senate commits 3 panels to probe Guo’s escape
MANILA, Philippine — The Senate will dedicate three committees to investigate the alleged escape of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo.
Democratic VP pick Tim Walz accepts nomination at party convention
CHICAGO, United States — Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in a keynote address Wednesday, professing his love for his country.
VP Sara denies plagiarizing book, says next story about 'betrayal'
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has denied allegations that her self-authored children's book "Isang Kaibigan (A Friend)" was plagiarized.
Press Release - "All hands on deck": EDCOM 2 Commissioner Benitez takes charge of TESDA, eyes major reforms in tech-voc education
EDCOM 2 Commissioner Representative Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez of Negros Occidental has officially been sworn in as the new Director General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Benitez, who served as a Commissioner of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), and Co-Chaired the Standing Committee on Early Childhood Care and Development, brings with him his extensive experience in education, development, and public service.