SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has questioned why proponents are rushing the approval of the proposed P275 billion sovereign wealth fund when senators have yet to iron out kinks and hold public debates to discuss the matter. Estrada, in an interview on Saturday, said that while he is not against the approval of the proposed Maharlika…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Erwin Tulfo may not get confirmed by the powerful bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) secretary before it adjourns for the Christmas break. “Now, honestly I don’t think he will be confirmed before we adjourn,’’ Senator Jose ‘’Jinggoy’’ Ejercito Estrada told DWIZ radio in an interview…
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Relief Operations: Brgy. Looc, Mandaue, November 30, 2022
A PERFECT CHOICE: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses his support for the appointment of Sec. Maria Susana “Toots” Ople to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) saying she is the “perfect choice” to lead the department. At the meeting of the Committee on Labor, Employment, Social Welfare, and Migrant Workers of the Commission on Appointments, Estrada admitted…
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A legal titan and intellectual heavyweight occupies ‘Little President’ post: In expressing his unequivocal support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin as Executive Secretary, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said his legal acumen and brilliant mind can help the administration fulfill its mandate and promise of a better…
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It’s no joke being Diokno: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in seconding the nomination to the Commission on Appointments (CA) of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Sec. Benjamin Diokno during Wednesday’s plenary session, November 23, 2022, highlighted the latter’s brilliance and caliber that earned him the trust and confidence of multiple administrations to take the…
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(ABS-CBN) Nasa plenaryo na ng Senado ang panukalang batas na magrerepaso sa disability pension ng mga beteranong may kapansanan. Sa kanyang sponsorship speech, sinabi ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada na hindi makatarungan ang buwanang pension na P1,000- P1,700. Sabi ni Estrada, kung isasaalang-alang ang mataas na halaga ng pamumuhay ngayon at lagay ng kanilang kalusugan, kakarampot…
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(MALAYA) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada yesterday urged his colleagues to support the upgrading of the monthly pension of disabled war veterans that has been in effect for the past 28 years. In sponsoring Senate Bill No. 1480 under Committee Report No. 11 or an Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans, which seeks to amend…
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Jinggoy files twin resolutions commending PH youth chess champions, boxer-medalists: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Resolution Nos. 309 and 308 commending Filipino boxers who won titles in the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) and the National Youth Chess Team for being the overall champion in the 2022 Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships respectively. (Office of Senator…
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