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Senators condemn Chinese vessel’s ‘dangerous maneuvers’ on PCG ship off Zambales

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators condemned on Monday, April 7, the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “dangerous maneuvers” on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in its latest act of aggression off the coast of Zambales on Sunday, April 6. The PCG ship, BRP Cabra, has been shadowing a CCG vessel with bow number “3302” off the coast…
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Estrada urges ‘decisive’ action vs China

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada prodded the Philippine government on Monday to raise before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) China’s latest aggression near Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal. The incident involving a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship reportedly caused a…
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Naging aksyon ng PNP-CIDG sa pagdakip kay FPRRD, posibleng makaapekto sa imahe ng pulisya; Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, naka-relate sa ginawang pagbabanta nang arestuhin si dating Pang. Duterte

(RMN NEWS) Sinermunan ng ilang senador si CIDG Director P/MGen. Nicolas Torre III sa pagdinig ng Senado kaugnay sa pag-aresto ng International Criminal Court (ICC) kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.  Kasama ang Philippine National Police (PNP) noong March 11 nang arestuhin ang dating pangulo pagkalapag nito sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) mula Hong Kong…
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Duterte’s arrest reminded Jinggoy of own arrest

(ABS-CBN NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada called out CIDG Director P/MGen Nicolas Torre III on his handling of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying it brought back memories of when he and his father former President Joseph Estrada were arrested in 2001. At the outset, Torre maintained he handled the arrest properly.  “Yes sir,…
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‘Respeto naman sa dating pangulo!’ Jinggoy Estrada disappointed with rude police arrest of Rody Duterte, recalls own ordeal

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has scolded Police Major General Nicolas Torre III for the manner of arresting former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 11 at the Villamor Airbase. Estrada attended virtually the Senate foreign relations committee hearing Thursday (March 20) on the Philippine government’s arrest of Duterte to whisk him away to…
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Future-proofing gov’t: Jinggoy Estrada pushes AI training for civil servants

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that would enable certain government personnel to undergo specialized training programs on artificial intelligence (AI). “Skills gap is one of the challenges of the workforce, especially with the rise of generative AI,” said Estrada in filing Senate Bill No. 2930, the proposed AI…
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Estrada cites need for AI training for gov’t workers

(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday underscored the need to equip government employees with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills, citing the growing role of AI in public service and global workforce trends. “AI is transforming industries, and the government must ensure its workforce is prepared to adapt. Training civil servants…
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Senate bills seeks AI training for gov’t personnel

(MANILA BULLETIN) A bill seeking to equip government employees with a clear understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works, including the benefits and risks of using it, has been filed in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill No. 2930 or the proposed “AI Training for Government Workforce Act,” Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada…
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‘Paalam Ms. Delia Razon’: Jinggoy Estrada honors screen icon

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has offered sympathies over the passing of award-winning actress Delia Razon. Razon, who appeared in dozens of films and television shows since the 1940s, passed away on March 15 at the age of 94. Her death was announced on social media by her granddaughter Carla Abellla, who described…
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Jinggoy Estrada seeks Expanded Compulsory Insurance for OFWs

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to expand the compulsory insurance coverage for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “This is a significant step forward in safeguarding OFWs, ensuring they are supported and protected in the face of evolving risks and challenges, while the government maintains its responsibility to its…
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