Month: October 2023

Senator Jinggoy recognizes Gilas

(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players on their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,” Estrada said. The Philippines regained the Asian Games gold medal…
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Pamahalaan, may sapat na pondo para sa repatriation ng mga Pinoy na naiipit sa giyera sa Israel – senador

(BOMBO RADYO) Nagpaabot ng pakikiramay si Senate Committee on Labor and Employment chairman Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng 2 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na napatay sa giyera sa Israel. Inihayag din ng Senador na dapat nakahanda ang gobyerno na magbigay ng agarang tulong at suporta para sa ating mga kababayang…
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Ensure safety of Filipinos in Middle East – senators

(PNA) MANILA – Senators on Wednesday called on government agencies to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who might be in danger due to the conflict between Israel and the Hamas group. This was after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the death of two Filipinos who were among the six nationals reported missing. One…
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Estrada mourns death of two OFWs in war-torn Israel; reminds DMW to use its repatriation fund

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday, October 11 expressed his deep sympathies to the families and loved ones of the two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were killed following the attack of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. “The tragic deaths of two OFWs in Israel are a grim occurrence, and we offer…
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Jinggoy: Gilas’ historic victory in Asian Games 2023 deserves Senate recognition

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players, saying that their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962 – deserves to be celebrated by the Filipino nation and merits the highest commendation from the Senate. “The success of Gilas…
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Senate reso extols Gilas for Asiad triumph

(JOURNAL NEWS) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players for their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962. “The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,”…
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On war-torn Israel

The tragic deaths of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel are a grim occurrence, and we offer our deepest sympathies to their families and loved ones. We must stand ready to provide immediate assistance and support to our kababayans affected by the ongoing tension in Israel. We must ensure that the necessary aid reaches…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Estrada raises concern over ‘piecemeal solution’ in flood control projects

ESTRADA RAISES CONCERN OVER ‘PIECEMEAL SOLUTION’ IN FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS:Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses his concern over the “piecemeal solution” in implementing flood control projects in regions severely affected by floods. During Tuesday’s budget hearing, October 10, 2023, on the proposed P822 billion budget for 2024 of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Estrada emphasized…
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Jinggoy supports free entrance exam fees for underprivileged students

(MAHARLIKA NUMEDIA) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is lending his support to fellow lawmakers in their efforts to pass a law mandating that private universities and colleges waive entrance examination fees for underprivileged graduating high school students and those ranking in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Estrada emphasized the growing number of high…
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Solon backs waiving of college entrance fees for poor students

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said he is supporting the passage of a bill exempting underprivileged but deserving graduating high school students from paying entrance examination fees to private universities and colleges. Estrada said Senate Bill No (SBN) 2441 or Free College Entrance Examinations Act filed by Senator Francis Escudero is very timely…
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