Month: January 2024

On P100 per signature petition for Charter Change

It is unethical and illegal to solicit signatures of constituents to petition for Charter change moves in exchange for P100, in the guise of supposed people’s initiative. This practice clearly violates our laws and undermines the democratic process. The people’s initiative is a constitutional right that should be exercised freely and without coercion. Whoever is…
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Senate calls for urgent solution for Panay Island blackouts

(PNA) MANILA – Senators asked on Thursday concerned agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), to fix the power outage in Panay Island. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri was dismayed by the persistent blackouts happening in several provinces in Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo. “This situation is no longer tolerable, and the Department of Energy and the…
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On the high ticket prices in cinemas in the Ph

Kailangan ng masusing pag-aaral kung paano magiging abot-kaya sa mga kababayan natin ang presyo ng mga tickets sa sinehan. Minsan ko ng idinulog ito sa plenaryo ng Senado sa isang privilege speech noong Nobyembre 2022. Sa pagbabalik namin sa Senado sa Enero 22, umaasa ako na tatalakayin na sa Committee on Public Information and Mass…
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Government asked to prevent huge power blackout in Panay Island

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies and stakeholders have been requested to find a solution to the massive power outage in Panay Island as soon as possible. Senator Jinggoy Estrada made the call on Wednesday, saying the severity of the situation cannot be overstated. “The absence of electricity not only affects households but also cripples businesses, hospitals,…
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On massive power outage in Panay Island

The severity of the power shortage in Panay Island cannot be overstated. The absence of electricity not only affects households but also cripples businesses, hospitals, and other crucial services that depend on a reliable power source. This issue needs to be resolved immediately and efficiently. I urge the concerned government agencies, power utilities, and relevant…
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New law protects caregivers – Estrada

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on Monday said caregivers can now look forward to better working conditions following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare. The senator said Republic Act (RA) 11965 or the “Caregivers’ Welfare Act,” signed into law on November 23 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., assures caregivers…
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Caregivers’ welfare law to end abuses – Jinggoy

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — With the recent passage of the Caregivers’ Welfare Act, caregivers nationwide may now look forward to better working conditions, assured benefits and protection against all forms of abuses, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said. Estrada, who chairs the Senate committee on labor and steered the enactment into law of Republic Act 11965, noted…
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New law seeks better protection for caregivers, says Estrada

(MANILA STANDARD) CAREGIVERS all over the country can now look forward to better working conditions, better benefits, and protection against all forms of abuses following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. He noted that this is a big step in improving the condition of Filipino caregivers.…
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Jinggoy steers passage into law of Caregivers’ Welfare Act, key bills in 2023

CAREGIVERS all over the country can now look forward to better working conditions, assured benefits, and protection against all forms of abuses following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said.  “Isa itong malaking hakbang para matiyak na mapapabuti ang kalagayan ng ating mga caregivers at mabibigyan…
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