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Protecting PH: Jinggoy bats for ban on chemical weapon production

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked fellow lawmakers to support his bill that seeks to outlaw the production and use of chemical weapons. “Layunin natin na huwag magamit ang dual-use chemicals sa pagbuo ng mapaminsalang chemical weapons,” said Estrada concerning the Senate bill that he filed, the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act. Dual-use chemicals are…
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Jinggoy calls for bipartisan support on bill banning, criminalizing use and production of chemical weapons

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is appealing for bipartisan support to his bill seeking to outlaw activities related to the use and manufacture of chemical weapons and establishing a verification mechanism for chemical industries to control toxic chemicals that can be diverted for the production of chemical weapons. Estrada, chairperson of the Senate…
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Estrada seeks to criminalize harassing labor union members

(MANILA STANDARD) Senator Jinggoy Estrada introduced a bill to improve workers’ rights to organize and prohibit employers and government authorities from interfering or harassing union members. The proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act” aims to address gaps in the Labor Code and reinforce the implementation of Article III, Section 8 of the…
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Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2871 Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH  Senate Bill No. 2871 – Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, STOCKPILING AND USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS, PROVIDING FOR THEIR DESTRUCTION, IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR In March 1995, an odorless, colorless and toxic nerve agent Sarin was released in Tokyo subway system during rush hour.…
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WATCH | Sponsorship on Senate Bill No. 2871 Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act

Sponsorship Speech of Senator Jinggy Ejercito Estrada on Senate Bill No. 2871 – Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act November 5, 2024 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Philippines

Pakikialam sa unyon, harassment sa mga manggagawa gawing krimen – Jinggoy

(ABANTE) Naghain si Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ng isang panukalang batas na naglalayong ituring na isang krimen ang panghihimasok ng mga employer at ng gobyerno kontra sa pagbuo ng unyon ng mga manggagawa, kasama na ang pag-harass sa sinumang nagnanais na sumali dito. “Sa kabila ng paggarantiya sa ilalim ng Konstitusyon sa…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy sponsors proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act

Jinggoy sponsors proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors the committee report on the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act on Tuesday evening, November 5, 2024. The Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Chairperson said in his speech that the measure is a long overdue legislation, an international obligation to the Chemical…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy wants more teeth to workers’ right to form unions

Jinggoy wants more teeth to workers’ right to form unions: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files a bill seeking to boost the rights of workers to organize by making it a crime for employers and government authorities to interfere with or harass those joining workers’ unions. Senate Bill No. 2735 or the proposed “Strengthening the Freedom…
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Estrada wants to criminalize interference with labor unions

(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday sought the passage of a measure that aims to further strengthen the rights of Filipino workers by criminalizing interference with labor unions and harassment of workers. In pushing for Senate Bill 2735 or the proposed Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act, Estrada noted…
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Senate bill penalizes employers interfering with labor unions, harassing workers

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to further strengthen workers’ rights to form unions and protect them from any form of harassment. In filing Senate Bill No. 2735 or the proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act,”  Estrada seeks to address gaps in the Labor Code and…
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