Month: January 2025

Jinggoy files bill to include internet, social media education in school

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to include internet and social media education in elementary and high school curricula nationwide has been filed in the Senate. In his Senate Bill No. 2934, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada noted how children are becoming increasingly technologically savvy. He said filing the measure would help equip…
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Internet, social media education isama sa elementary, HS curriculum – Jinggoy

(ABANTE) Dahil “technologically savvy” na ngayon ang mga kabataan, itinutulak ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ang isang panukala na naglalayong isama ang internet safety education curriculum ng mga mag-aaral sa elementary at high school. Sabi ni Estrada, layunin ng kanyang Senate Bill No. 2934 na matulungan ang mga estudyante na maintindihan ang internet…
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Jinggoy wants internet and social media education included in elementary, HS curriculum

NOTING how children are becoming increasingly technologically savvy, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a measure aimed at equipping elementary and high school students with the knowledge and tools to help them navigate the virtual world safely and responsibly. Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2934 proposing the inclusion of internet safety…
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Jinggoy backs calls to expand social pension for senior citizens

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has joined calls to include all Filipinos aged 60 and above in the coverage of the monthly social pension given to indigent senior citizens. “Sa mata ng batas, dapat pantay ang lahat. Walang dapat pinipili,” Estrada said. Under Republic Act No. 7432, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens…
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Solon calls for speed passage of bill amending espionage law

(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday renewed his call for urgent amendments to the country’s “outdated” espionage laws following the recent arrest of an alleged Chinese spy and his two Filipino associates. Estrada had previously filed Senate Bill (SB) 2368, which seeks to modernize existing laws under Commonwealth Act 616 and…
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Estrada urges swift passage of ‘modernized’ anti-espionage law 

(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday urged the swift passage of a bill amending the country’s outdated espionage laws following recent reports of alleged Chinese spies being apprehended by authorities. Senate Bill No. 2368, which was filed by Estrada in July 2023, aims to update existing laws under Commonwealth Act…
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Tax breaks, rebates and more! Jinggoy Estrada’s plan to woo int’l moviemakers to PH 

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill aiming to turn the Philippines into a top filming destination. “The power of film and TV shows to turn ordinary locations into iconic tourist attractions is undeniable,” said the senator. Estrada explained this is the reason he filed Senate Bill No. 2857, the proposed Film Philippines…
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Statement on calls to expedite the passage of the bill amending laws vs espionage

Bago pa man nangyari ang pag-aresto ng mga awtoridad sa mga diumano’y Chinese spy, itinutulak ko na dito sa Senado ang pag-amyenda sa batas kaya’t naghain ako ng Senate Bill No. 2368 para ma-update ang antiquated na espionage laws na nasa ilalim ng Commonwealth Act No. 616 at Revised Penal Code. As a legislator and…
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Senate OKs three-year fixed term for PCG chief

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant. With 21 votes, the Senate adopted the version of House Bill 10841. Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the proposal would help the PCG chief effectively carry out his duties and implement…
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Senate honors Sofronio Vasquez for historic ‘The Voice US’ win 

(MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate on Monday, January 20 honored Sofronio Vazquez, who won the American reality singing competition “The Voice.”  Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the senators in honoring Vazquez, who made history for being the first Filipino and Asian to win the long-running talent show. Vazquez was present at the Senate plenary to…
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