(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in upholding the country’s territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Atin ang West Philippine Sea,” stressed Estrada. The senator pointed this out after the President made the same declaration during the third State of the Nation…
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(PNA) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday drew praises from lawmakers, especially with his declaration to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO). In a statement, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero described the SONA as “honest, truthful, and comprehensive.” “Highlights for me were the first 10 minutes…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros heaved a sigh of relief after hearing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.“Nung patapos na si Presidente sa SONA niya akala ko hindi niya babanggitin ang POGO, hindi ako…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Sunday, July 21 that he hopes to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackle the issue regarding the daily minimum wage increase in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Sa darating na ikatlong State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Marcos Jr.,…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Citing an increase in the number of Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger, which rose to 14.2 percent in March 2024 from 12.6 percent in December last year, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sought to donate excess edible food to charity. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) refers to involuntary hunger as experiencing hunger…
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(MANILA STANDARD) A proposed legislation titled “Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act” has been filed in the Senate, which aims to set the criteria allowing the implementation of proactive measures before natural calamities strike. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada introduced the measure under Senate Bill No. 2643. It intends to establish an improved…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (July 15) warned production outfits against violating the Eddie Garcia Law. “Uulitin ko, mayroon ng umiiral na batas at ang sinumang lalabag dito ay dapat handang tanggapin ang kaukulang parusa kapag sila ay napatunayang nagkasala,” said Estrada. The senator made the warning after learning that some…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday warned production outfits to comply with the recently-enacted Eddie Garcia Law, saying they could already be held liable even with the pending the issuance of the law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). • Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia Law’ “Malinaw ang nakasaad sa…
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MANILA, Philippines — Production outfits that continue to violate the Eddie Garcia law could be held liable even pending the issuance of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada warned on Monday. According to Estrada, he received information “that some production outfits continue to be engaged in 20 to…
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(ABANTE) Ikinabahala ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ang pagbaba ng unemployment rate sa bansa sa 4.1% ngayong taon mula sa dating 4.3% noong nagdaang taon. Nangangahulugan ito na 2.11 milyong Filipino ang jobless nitong Mayo, base sa datos Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Any rise in unemployment is worrying and underscores the pressing need…
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