(GMA NEWS) Senators over the weekend called for a thorough study on the Marcos administration economic team’s proposal to have military and uniformed personnel (MUP) contribute up to 9% of their monthly pay to their pension systems, citing the country’s current fiscal condition.advertisement In a statement released Sunday, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he would…
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As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security and a staunch advocate for the welfare of our brave servicemen and women, I believe we must carefully consider and discuss this crucial issue. Kailangan na itong pag-usapan ngunit hindi dapat minamadali. Kailangang makahanap tayo ng isang sistema na katanggap-tanggap sa lahat. Our military…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Sunday said that comments on the “lack of decorum” in the Senate must be taken as constructive feedback and must be addressed collectively by its members. Estrada made the statement after former Senate president Franklin Drilon appealed to some senators to mind their conduct during sessions and…
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Having served as Senate President Pro Tempore for six years (from 2007 to 2013), presiding over countless plenary session proceedings, I acknowledge the importance of maintaining professionalism and respectful conduct within our esteemed institution. I have, as the presiding officer, handled instances where emotions run high during debates and we, officers of the Senate intervene…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, June 18 expressed his support to former Senate president Franklin Drilon’s recent remarks on the need for the Upper Chamber’s leadership to address criticisms about the lack of decorum of some senators. Having served as Senate president pro tempore for six years and presiding over countless plenary…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is now seeking the passage of a bill that would institutionalize the publication of the so-called “The People’s Budget” or a simplified version of the annual national budget and other similar documents. In filing Senate Bill No. 2251 or the proposed “The People’s Budget Act of 2023,” Estrada said it…
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(THE POST) SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada said it’s high time to develop a higher quality of education and training for Filipino seafarers. In a statement, Estrada stressed the near banning of Filipino seafarers from working on European Union-flagged vessels has made timely the passage of the enabling law that will protect the rights and welfare of…
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(RMN) Iminungkahi ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada sa pamahalaan na unahin ang problema sa pabahay ng mga Pilipino sa halip na ‘temporary housing’ para sa Afghan foreign nationals. Ito ang iginiit ni Estrada sa gitna na rin ng pagdinig ng Senado sa hiling ng US sa Pilipinas na pansamantalang patirahin sa bansa ang nasa 50,000 Afghan…
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Senate hearing on the Proposed Temporary Housing in the Philippines of Special Immigrant Visa Applicants from Afghanistan (June 16, 2023) Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph
(ONLINE BALITA) Iginiit ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang kahalagahan ng pagpasa ng panukalang Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers at sinabing napapanahon ang pagsasabatas nito matapos magbanta ang European Union na ipagbabawal ang pagkuha ng mga marinong Pilipino hangga’t hindi sumusunod ang Pilipinas sa kanilang pamantayan. Ang mga pahayag ng senador ay patungkol sa napabalitang…
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