Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) gains more members: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, concurrent president of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), administers the oath to new members (L-R) Daanbantayan Cebu Mayor Sun Shimura who is running as congressman for the 4th District of Cebu; Jun Alfonso L Lim who is gunning for the…
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The Senate took a collective stance as early as August of last year and adopted Resolution No. 79, condemning China’s repeated violations and aggressive actions. They urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and relevant agencies to take appropriate actions. Senators, crossing party lines, jointly urged our government to intensify its efforts to engage the international…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday (Oct. 1) urged television and movie companies to put in place mechanisms that would address sexual harassment complaints. Estrada reminded that this is already required under Republic Act (RA) No. 11996, also known as the Eddie Garcia Act. “Hindi na uubra ang pagbabalewala sa mga…
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IRR for Eddie Garcia Act now in place: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses gratitude to stakeholders, colleagues in Congress, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for their collaboration in formulating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the newly enacted law, Republic Act No. 11996, also known as the Eddie…
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IN addition to ensuring social welfare benefits and insurance for work-related incidents, including deaths, the recently enacted Republic Act No. 11996, also known as the “Eddie Garcia Act,” protects movie and television industry workers from all forms of workplace abuse, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. Television and movie companies are likewise…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senate commends Jesus is Lord Church on 46th founding anniversaryThe Senate unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating and commending the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide on its 46th founding anniversary, to be celebrated on 12 October 2024. The resolution was primarily sponsored by Senate President Chiz Escudero and co-sponsored by Senators Nancy Binay,…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday (Sept. 25) urged the government to provide protection to Filipino fishermen sailing to the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I urge all relevant government agencies to provide these fishermen with the necessary protection and assistance to ensure their safety and their right to fish in Philippine waters,”…
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(GMA NEWS) Dismissed Mayor Alice Guo corroborated a Senate panel’s theory involving a “crucial personality” in the operations of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country during Tuesday’s executive session, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday. “Hindi pa [r]in ako masyadong satisfied sa mga pahayag sa Executive Session, bagama’t there was…
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Mr. President, this representation wishes to convey my support to the adoption of the Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1185, authored no less than by our Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, taking into consideration Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1194 filed by Senators Nancy Binay, JV Ejercito, Win Gatchalian, Loren Legarda and Migz Zubiri, congratulating and commending…
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Kahanga-hanga ang ipinamalas na katapangan at pagtatanggol sa karapatan ng ating kababayang mangingisda mula sa Zambales sa gitna ng panggigipit ng Chinese Coast Guard. Patunay ito na hindi natitinag ang diwa ng sambayanang Pilipino na itaguyod at protektahan ang soberanya ng ating bansa laban sa mga nanghihimasok sa ating teritoryo. Our fishermen are not only…
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