(BUSINESS MIRROR) THE Senate unanimously adopted Resolution No. 747 Wednesday expressing the chamber’s condolences on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople, whom they recalled as a tireless advocate for migrant workers’ rights, among others, both in her work in and out of government. Before the unanimous vote was…
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TOOTS OPLE, A BEACON OF HOPE: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors a resolution honoring the late Sec. Susan “Toots” Ople during the plenary session on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. In mourning Ople’s passing, Estrada cited how the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief “left an indelible mark on the lives of our overseas Filipino workers,” for her advocacy…
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Jinggoy files resolution honoring late DMW chief Toots Ople: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Sec. Maria Susana “Toots” Ople when the latter paid the lawmaker a visit in his satellite office sometime last year. Estrada filed Senate Resolution No. 749 expressing profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople August 23, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph
Co-Sponsorship Speech Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. I rise to Co-Sponsor with a heavy heart Senate Resolution No. 747, taking into consideration my proposed Senate Resolution no. 749 expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Househelp Elvie Vergara was not paid her wages for the seven years she worked for a couple in Occidental Mindoro who allegedly beat her up to the point that she was blinded, senators learned yesterday during their hearing into her plight and the gaps of implementing the Kasambahay Law. During the…
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Financial aid to Elvie: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to Silvera “Elvie” Vergara, a kasambahay who accused her employers of severe battery and maltreatment. After appearing in the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearing on her case on August 22, 2023, Vergara met with Estrada, who…
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It is hard to fathom the impact of Maria Susana “Toots” Ople’s passing on the lives of those she dedicated herself to helping- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Toots fought tirelessly for their cause in recent years, making her a modern hero in their eyes. Toots devoted her life to aiding our OFWs and played…
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Opening Statement ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sa ginawang pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights ukol sa karahasang sinapit ng kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara August 22, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph
(ABANTE) KAHIT na nagnakaw si Elvie Vergara, dapat pa ring parusahan ang kanyang mga employer sa matinding pagmamaltrato na dinanas ng kasambahay. Inilabas ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang pahayag hinggil sa 44-anyos na kasambahay na nabulag at nagtamo ng maraming pinsala matapos umanong abusuhin ng kanyang mga amo sa Occidental Mindoro. “The people Elvie served…
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