Month: March 2024

Jinggoy slams Roque for revealing ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ between Rody Duterte, China

March 30, 2024

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines during the Duterte administration. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines…
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Statement on claims on alleged Ph-China deal concerning BRP Sierra Madre

March 28, 2024

Minsan ko nang pinanindigan sa isang privilege speech na walang kasunduan o pangakong binitawan ang aking ama, ang dating President Joseph Estrada, sa pagtanggal ng BRP Sierra Madre sa Ayungin Shoal at ito’y pinatotohanan pa ng mga noo’y defense and security officials gaya ni dating Defense Sec. Orlando Mercado. It’s disappointing, to say the least,…
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Senate bill for new pay hikes, addt’l benefits for gov’t employees filed

March 27, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to grant a salary increase to civilian government employees in four tranches—from 2025 to 2028—has been filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, through his Senate Bill No. 2611, also known as Salary Standardization VI, said the granting of additional benefits and modification of salary schedule would allow…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Reforms in motorcycle vehicle plate

March 23, 2024

PRIB PHOTOS: Hearing on bills seeking the grant of discount to indigent job applicants on charges for certain government-issued documents

March 19, 2024

The Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, discusses bills seeking the grant of discount to indigent job applicants on charges for certain government-issued documents. The panel is also set to tackle bills providing for accident and life insurance coverage for construction workers. (Joseph B. Vidal/Senate Social Media…
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Statement on the signing into law of No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act and the New Passport Act

March 19, 2024

Bilang mambabatas, ipinagmamalaki ko ang pagkakaroon ng mahalagang papel sa pagpasa ng mga landmark bills na ito – ang New Philippine Passport Act at ang No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act. By mandating the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to create an online application portal and electronic one-stop shop, we make passport application easier and…
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PHOTO RELEASE: One million new jobs for Filipinos

March 18, 2024

One million new jobs for Filipinos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Monday’s plenary session, March 18, 2023, expresses his full support for the approval on final reading of Senate Bill No. 2572 or the proposed Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act, saying the much-touted ecozone could potentially generate one million additional jobs…
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PRIB PHOTO: Buz will generate millions of jobs

March 18, 2024

𝗕𝗨𝗭 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗝𝗢𝗕𝗦:  Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in defending his affirmative vote for the third reading approval of Senate Bill No. 2572 (SBN 2572), or the proposed Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (BuZ) Act, said he supported the measure because he believes that it could generate more than a million jobs for Filipino…
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Statement on Maguindanao ambush that killed four soldiers

March 18, 2024

Today, we stand united in grief and resolve. The recent ambush in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers is a stark reminder of the sacrifices of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their unwavering commitment to protect our country from the enemies of the State.  We must come together to condemn these acts…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy urges barangay officials to shun partisan politics

March 18, 2024

Jinggoy urges barangay officials to shun partisan politics: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, appearing as guest of honor in the recently concluded Liga ng mga Barangay, urges barangay officials to remain faithful to their sworn duties and shun partisan politics. Estrada made the call in the wake of reports that some local executives, in alleged collusion…
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