(RAPPLER) MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Wednesday, October 4, demanded justice for the three Filipino fishermen who were killed when a commercial vessel hit their fishing boat in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said in a statement that the Senate will “not rest until…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators on Wednesday, Oct. 4 condemned the recent incident wherein a foreign vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat within Bajo de Masinloc, resulting in the death of three fishermen. Based on the report of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), on Oct. 2, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Filipino Fishing Boat (FFB) Dearyn was rammed…
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The authorities must conduct a comprehensive and unbiased investigation to ascertain the true circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The safety and well-being of our fishermen must always be a top priority, and those accountable for this incident must be held responsible for their actions. Kinakailangan na mabigyan linaw ang pangyayaring ito, kung ito ba ay…
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(SMNI NEWS) NAIS ni Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na patawan ng mas mabigat na parusa, kabilang ang habambuhay na pagkakakulong at malalaking multa, ang mga indibidwal na mapatutunayang sangkot sa game-fixing sa mga propesyunal o amateur sporting event sa bansa. “Kailangan na itaguyod natin ang tunay na diwa ng patas na paglalaro at kahusayan ng mga atleta…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the passage of a bill imposing more punishments including life imprisonment and hefty penalties against persons found guilty of game fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties, including life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada renewed his call to increase the monthly hazard pay of barangay tanods to P1,000, just as the country concluded the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Monday, Oct. 30. Estrada filed a bill seeking to grant P1,000 monthly hazard pay to the appointed barangay tanod brigades. This will be sourced from…
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(MALAYA) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has filed a proposed measure seeking to give duly-appointed barangay watchmen a monthly hazard pay due to the “hazardous duty they perform in ensuring peace and order in the community.” Senate Bill No. 796 that he filed in August last year proposes the grant of P1,000 per month in hazard…
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(JOURNAL NEWS) Muling nakapiling sa Mabini, Batangas ang matagal nang kaibigan nina Batangas 2nd district Rep. Atty. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro at ex-mayor Noel Bitrics Luistrona na si Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada para sa Tupad distribution. Isa si Sen. Jinggoy sa mga masigasig na senador na maraming naipasang batas lalo na ang mga batas na…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Like first-time jobseekers, indigent Filipinos should get pre-employment documents at waived or discounted rates to help with the costs of seeking employment, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who filed a bill for that this week. He said that passage of the proposed “Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay” bill will benefit members of more…
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