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Senate urged to probe Maguindanao del Sur ambush that killed 4 soldiers during Ramadan

(GMA NEWS) A Senate inquiry into the deaths of four Philippine Army soldiers who were ambushed in Maguindanao del Sur last March has been sought by Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday. Estrada, chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, was referring to the March 17 incident in the municipality of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan.…
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Alvarez’s withdrawal of support remark uncalled for – Sen. Estrada

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said Davao Del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez’s call for the “withdrawal of support” to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is uncalled for. Alvarez, in a rally in Davao del Norte on Sunday, encouraged the “withdrawal of support” to the chief executive, saying doing so…
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Jinggoy wants more perks for laborers working in hot conditions

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Laborers who brave the heat in their place of work deserve additional incentives or benefits, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada suggested on Monday. In a statement,  the Senate committee chairman on labor appealed for compassion and understanding from employers during extreme weather conditions. Estrada warned of the health and safety risks posed by the…
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Jinggoy upbeat on Eddie Garcia bill’s passage

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada is optimistic the landmark legislation that will protect the workers in the movie and television industry will be enacted before Congress adjourns sine die. The proposed Eddie Garcia Law will not go through bicameral conference deliberations after the House of Representatives adopted the bill’s Senate version. Estrada, who is…
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Jinggoy Estrada to employers: Give incentives to employees working amid extreme heat

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called on employers to show compassion and give incentives to employees who continue to work amid the hot weather. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has urged employers to give incentives to their employees who continue to work despite the ongoing heat waves. “Mahalaga na bigyan ng pagkilala at pagpapahalaga ang dedikasyon ng…
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Incentives pushed for workers who brave heat

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada urged employers on Monday to go beyond the minimum requirements outlined in Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Advisory No. 17-2022, which gives workers an option to take an unpaid leave of absence from work to avoid the scorching heat. “Providing additional incentives or benefits to those who…
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Sen. Estrada, umapela sa mga employer na magbigay ng dagdag insentibo at benepisyo para sa mga manggagawa ngayong tag-init

(RADYO PILIPINAS) Nanawagan si Senate Committee on Labor chairman Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa mga employer na magbigay konsiderasyon sa kanilang mga empleyado kaugnay ng kanilang mga working schedule ngayong napakainit ng panahon. Ayon kay Estrada, bagamat pinagpapasalamat niya ang inilabas na kautusan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) o ang DOLE advisory no. 17-2022…
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Estrada to DOLE: Provide additional incentives to workers braving the heat

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, April 8 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide some flexibility to workers who need to work despite the scorching hot weather. Estrada made the appeal after the DOLE issued Advisory No. 17-2022 giving workers an option not to report for work to avoid…
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Senate panel to hear anti-online piracy bills during break

(HEAD TOPICS) The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to protect the creative industry against online piracy. The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office to protect…
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Jinggoy slams Roque for revealing ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ between Rody Duterte, China

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines during the Duterte administration. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines…
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