Ginoong Pangulo, ang buwan ng Agosto ay itinalagang “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” sa ilalim ng Pampanguluhang Proklamasyon Bilang Isang Libo at Apatnapu (1041) ni dating Pangulong Fidel V. Ramos na inilathala noong 1997. Ipinapahayag nito ang taunang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa tuwing ika-isa hanggang ika-tatlumpu’t isa ng Agosto. Gayundin, sa darating na ika-labing…
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Mr. President, this representation as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, conducted a hearing this morning, on the proposed National Defense Act and the revitalization of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program – both of which are priority measures of the Department of National Defense (DND)…
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Mr. President: I wish to convey my warmest congratulations and utmost admiration to Team Filipinas for their historic victory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their feat is nothing short of spectacular. Sino po ba ang mag-aakalang makakarating ang Pilipinas sa pinaka-prestihiyosong paligsahan ng football sa buong mundo? Surely, we are known all over for our fighting…
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FORTIFYING PH DEFENSE: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada emphasizes the urgent need to bolster the country’s defense establishment to protect the state, its sovereignty, and its citizens during a hearing on August 7, 2023. As the presiding officer of the Committee on National Defense, he outlined specific measures to modernize the 1935 National Defense Act and…
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The continuing acts of harassment and provocation by the Chinese Coast Guard against the Philippine Coast Guard are a matter of great concern. Just last June 30, PCG ships experienced a similar aggressive action during a regular operation to re-supply marines stationed in Ayungin Shoal. The reported incident of blocking and using water cannons is…
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(NEWS KO) Isinusulong ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang panukalang batas na naglalayong bigyan ng 20 porsyentong diskwento sa travel tax ang mga senior citizen para pagaanin ang kanilang gastusin sa tuwing nanaisin nilang makapagbyahe sa loob at labas ng bansa. “Para sa mga kagaya ko na senior citizen na nais na makapag-travel sa iba’t…
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(BUSINESS MIRROR) Filing an awaited legislation by the elderly sector, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sought to frontload passage of the enabling legislation granting senior citizens separate additional 20-percent discount on travel tax to optimize leisure travel rights of senior citizens. Moving to frontload its timely passage for the President to sign into law, Sen. Estrada…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for travel tax perks for Filipino senior citizens so they explore the world with a smile and extra cash in their pockets. Estrada has proposed a bill seeking to slash 20 percent off the travel tax for senior travelers. With reduced travel taxes, seniors can direct their savings towards…
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