Jinggoy takes up key measures in Senate hearing: Local Government Committee Chairperson Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides over a public hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, on proposed amendments to Republic Act No. 11292, or the Seal of Good Local Governance Act—a LEDAC priority measure seeking to strengthen incentives and accountability standards for local government units. The committee also tackled the privilege speech of Sen. Erwin Tulfo on the alleged bypass of the LGU in granting a mining exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 993, which seeks to unify and streamline all performance evaluation and rewards systems for LGUs by strengthening and amending RA 11292. Similar measures were also filed by Sens. Mark Villar and Loren Legarda. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
Jinggoy takes up key measures in Senate hearing: Local Government Committee Chairperson Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides over a public hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, on proposed amendments to Republic Act No. 11292, or the Seal of Good Local Governance Act—a LEDAC priority measure seeking to strengthen incentives and accountability standards for local government units. The committee also tackled the privilege speech of Sen. Erwin Tulfo on the alleged bypass of the LGU in granting a mining exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 993, which seeks to unify and streamline all performance evaluation and rewards systems for LGUs by strengthening and amending RA 11292. Similar measures were also filed by Sens. Mark Villar and Loren Legarda.