(POLITIKO) Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has hailed the Senate passage of the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act. “Thirty-one years after the Philippines signed the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and 28 years since the Senate concurred in the ratification of the same, finally we are one step closer to fulfilling our commitment of enacting a…
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(GMA NEWS) The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill banning the production, financing, and use of chemical weapons. Senate Bill 2871 or the proposed “Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act: was approved with 22-0 votes. In his speech after the approval of the measure, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada highlighted that…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate Bill (SB) No. 2871 or the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act was approved with 22 affirmative votes, zero negative and zero abstentions. In his manifestation, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada highlighted the Philippines’ dedication to global disarmament, aiming to eliminate chemical weapons, prevent their misuse, and protect future generations. He noted that…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the decision of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish permanent evacuation centers in every city and municipality. “Kung may maaasahang ligtas na lugar sa panahon ng kagipitan o kalamidad, hindi na mag-aatublili ang mga kababayan natin na lumikas kung kinakailangan at magsumiksik sa…
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(INQUIRER) When disaster strikes, Filipinos can now seek refuge in storm-resilient, fully-equipped, safe, and decent evacuation centers that will be set up for displaced families affected by natural calamities, human-induced disasters, or public health crises, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “Hindi natin kontrolado ang kalikasan kaya dapat handa tayo sa pagbibigay ng…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has expressed support for the Reciprocal Access and Cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Japan. “Japan has been our partner in development in more ways than one,” said Estrada who chairs the Senate Senate Committee on National Defense and Security. “It is about time that we stand…
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(SUNSTAR) PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. One mandates the construction of storm-resilient evacuation centers, while the other provides financial relief to students in calamity-declared areas. During a ceremony in Malacañang, Marcos said the enactment of the laws underscores the government’s commitment to protecting families and students affected…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged the international community to condemn the latest Chinese harassment of a Philippine ship in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I call upon the international community to join us in condemning these acts of aggression and support our efforts in upholding the rule of law in the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the Philippine government can better defend the country’s borders and protect its citizens once the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines is in place. The RAA is also vital in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the chairman of the…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to criminalize the interference and harassment of labor unions and their members by employers and government authority. Estrada said despite constitutional protections allowing workers to form unions, many still face coercion and intimidation, which undermines their rights. “These actions ultimately seek to suppress…
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