Month: July 2023

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, pagpapaliwanagin ang DOLE tungkol sa ulat ng pangulo na 95 percent ang employment rate sa bansa

(RMN) Pagpapaliwanagin ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) tungkol sa impormasyon ng ulat ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa kanyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) na umabot na sa 95 percent ang employment rate sa bansa. Ayon kay Estrada, Chairman ng Senate Committee on Labor, kokonsultahin niya agad ang mga…
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Jinggoy tamang duda sa employement rate ng DOLE

(ABANTE) Aatasan ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) na magpaliwanag hinggil sa inulat ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sa kanyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) sa 95 porsiyentong employment rate sa bansa. “I will have to consult with the officials of DOLE and I will ask my staff…
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Legislative reforms sa labor, defense sectors siniguro ni Jinggoy sa 2nd Regular Session

(JOURNAL NEWS) DESIDIDO si Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na itaguyod ang pagbalangkas ng mga batas na magsisiguro ng pantay na oportunidad, magbibigay proteksyon sa karapatan ng marginalized groups at ibsan ang malaking agwat sa antas ng kabuhayan sa Second Regular Session ng kasalukuyang 19th Congress. “Sa bawat bill na tatalakayin sa ilalim ng Committee on Labor, pati…
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Statement on President Marcos’ 2nd State of the Nation Address

Optimistic and resolute is how I would describe the President’s State of the Nation Address. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, I am pleased to learn about the emphasis placed on further improving employment opportunities for our kababayans and creating a better working environment for our OFWs. Bolstering employment opportunities is…
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Senators want economic, security, environmental, other key issues tackled in Sona 2023

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators are expecting a realistic report on the current administration’s achievements, struggles, stand on specific social issues, and progress in its initiatives when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, delivers his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 24.  In a statement on Sunday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said…
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Estrada: PBBM should tackle PH’s foreign policy, WPS concerns in his SONA

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 23 said he is looking forward to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his programs for job creation, poverty reduction, economic growth plans and his plans to address the current security tension in the West Philippine Sea.  As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor…
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Jinggoy eyes meaningful legislative reforms in labor, defense sectors in Second Regular Session

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has vowed to work towards policies and laws that will promote equal opportunities, protect the rights of marginalized groups, and bridge socio-economic gaps in the second regular session of the 19th Congress.  “Sa bawat bill na tatalakayin sa ilalim ng Committee on Labor, pati na ng Committee on National Defense, sisiguruhin…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada’s expectations from President Marcos’ SONA

Aside from outlining the administration’s policy priorities, including the legislative agenda and plans to address pressing national issues, I am looking forward to hearing the President’s plans for job creation, poverty reduction, measures to stimulate economic growth, and matters concerning security threats, particularly on the issue of China’s aggressive actions within the West Philippine Sea.…
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Marcos lifts COVID-19 public health emergency

(ABS-CBN) MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the lifting of the Philippines’ COVID-19 public health emergency status.  In signing Proclamation No. 297 issued on Friday, Marcos cited the continued immunization and decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the existing safety and travel protocols. He said while the…
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Statement on the lifting of the state of public health emergency in the country

This move signifies a positive step forward in our nation’s fight against the pandemic and the collective efforts of the government and the Filipino people in managing and containing the spread of the virus. It is likewise a strong indication that we are on the road to recovery. While we celebrate this development, we must…
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