Month: November 2023

Road To Peace: Jinggoy Supports Resumption Of Gov’t-Red Talks

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday welcomed the decision of government and communist rebels to resume peace talks, saying it opens avenues for understanding, compromise, and resolving long-standing issues. “The agreement to resume the suspended peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is a major stride…
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Senators laud granting of amnesty to rebels, revival of peace talks

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators lauded the recent move of President Marcos to issue an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. In a statement, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said that the agreement to resume the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) was a major…
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Senate bill proposes 7%, 9% mandatory contribution for new MUP entrants

(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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Statement on the resumption of peace talks and grant of amnesty to rebels

The agreement to resume the suspended peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is a major stride towards progress. The signing of a joint communique demonstrates the readiness of both parties to exchange ideas and reach a consensus, disregarding their disparities for the betterment of our country.…
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PRIB PHOTO: Justice for Liberty Transport Workers

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦:Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides over the continuation of the public inquiry by the Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development into the labor dispute case involving workers of the Liberty Transport Corp. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. According to Estrada, aside from assisting workers in obtaining justice, the panel…
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Estrada: Caregivers’ Welfare Act to prove government’s commitment to justice, compassion

(MANILA BULLETIN) The Marcos administration’s move to sign into law Republic Act No. 11965, “An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Caregivers in the Practice of their Occupation”, or the Caregivers’ Welfare Act demonstrates its commitment to justice and compassion that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of our caregivers. This…
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Caregivers Deserve Dignified Work, Fair Pay, Protection From Abuse – Jinggoy

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday (Nov. 28) welcomed the signing into law Republic Act No. 11965 or the Caregivers Welfare Act. “I am immensely grateful to President Marcos Jr. for enacting this historic legislation, and to my colleagues in both Houses who contributed to the passage of this measure,” said Estrada. For his…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech: Resolution commending the government agencies that helped in the successful hosting of APPF

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, good afternoon. As co-chairperson of the working group meeting on political and security matters during the recently concluded 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, this representation would like to commend all government agencies and public servants who have been instrumental in the Philippines’ historic hosting of the APPF. The success of the event, which…
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Statement on the Signing into law of the ‘Caregivers’ Welfare Act’

The enactment into law today of Republic Act No. 11965, “An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Caregivers in the Practice of their Occupation”, demonstrates the present administration’s unwavering commitment to justice and compassion that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of our caregivers. Ang pagiging ganap na batas ng…
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Senador, hinikayat ang mga bansa sa Asya-Pasipiko na maghayag ng pagaalala sa mga insidente sa West Philippine Sea

(RMN) Hinimok ni Senate Committee on National Defense Chairperson Jinggoy Estrada, ang mga state members ng 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) na maghayag na ng seryosong concern kaugnay sa pinakabagong development sa West Philippine Sea (WPS). Kaugnay na rin ito sa pinakahuling pangha-harass ng China sa Pilipinas sa West Philippine Sea kung saan binombahan ng…
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