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PRIB PHOTO: Toots Ople, a beacon of hope

TOOTS OPLE, A BEACON OF HOPE:  Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors a resolution honoring the late Sec. Susan “Toots” Ople during the plenary session on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. In mourning Ople’s passing, Estrada cited how the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief “left an indelible mark on the lives of our overseas Filipino workers,” for her advocacy…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy files resolution honoring late DMW chief Toots Ople

Jinggoy files resolution honoring late DMW chief Toots Ople: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Sec. Maria Susana “Toots” Ople when the latter paid the lawmaker a visit in his satellite office sometime last year. Estrada filed Senate Resolution No. 749 expressing profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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WATCH | Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Sympathy and Condolences on the death of DMW Sec. Susan “Toots” Ople

Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople August 23, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph

Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople

Co-Sponsorship Speech  Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon.  I rise to Co-Sponsor with a heavy heart Senate Resolution No. 747, taking into consideration my proposed Senate Resolution no. 749 expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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Abused maid gets senators’ aid in seeking justice

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Househelp Elvie Vergara was not paid her wages for the seven years she worked for a couple in Occidental Mindoro who allegedly beat her up to the point that she was blinded, senators learned yesterday during their hearing into her plight and the gaps of implementing the Kasambahay Law. During the…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Financial aid to Elvie

Financial aid to Elvie: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to Silvera “Elvie” Vergara, a kasambahay who accused her employers of severe battery and maltreatment. After appearing in the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearing on her case on August 22, 2023, Vergara met with Estrada, who…
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Statement on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Toots Ople

It is hard to fathom the impact of Maria Susana “Toots” Ople’s passing on the lives of those she dedicated herself to helping- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Toots fought tirelessly for their cause in recent years, making her a modern hero in their eyes. Toots devoted her life to aiding our OFWs and played…
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PANOORIN | Pahayag sa pagsisimula ng pagdinig ng Senado sa karahasang sinapit ng kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara

Opening Statement ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sa ginawang pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights ukol sa karahasang sinapit ng kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara August 22, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph

Abusadong employer pinaparurusahan

(ABANTE) KAHIT  na nagnakaw si Elvie Vergara, dapat pa ring parusahan ang kanyang mga employer sa matinding pagmamaltrato na dinanas ng kasambahay. Inilabas ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang pahayag hinggil sa 44-anyos na kasambahay na nabulag at nagtamo ng maraming pinsala matapos umanong abusuhin ng kanyang mga amo sa Occidental Mindoro. “The people Elvie served…
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Senate panel OKs subpoena vs employers of allegedly abused household help

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A  Senate panel on Tuesday approved the issuance of a subpoena against the employers of household help Elvie Vergara. The summon directed Pablo Ruiz, his wife France, and their children Jerry and Danica to attend the Senate committee on justice and human rights inquiry into Vergara’s supposed maltreatment. No member of…
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