Caregivers protection package bill gets rolling in the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday, December 8, 2022, says his Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development will get the ball rolling on bills seeking to protect caregivers against abuse, harassment, violence, and exploitation and requiring the grant of benefits, including the monetization of unused…
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A PERFECT CHOICE: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses his support for the appointment of Sec. Maria Susana “Toots” Ople to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) saying she is the “perfect choice” to lead the department. At the meeting of the Committee on Labor, Employment, Social Welfare, and Migrant Workers of the Commission on Appointments, Estrada admitted…
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A legal titan and intellectual heavyweight occupies ‘Little President’ post: In expressing his unequivocal support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin as Executive Secretary, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said his legal acumen and brilliant mind can help the administration fulfill its mandate and promise of a better…
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It’s no joke being Diokno: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in seconding the nomination to the Commission on Appointments (CA) of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Sec. Benjamin Diokno during Wednesday’s plenary session, November 23, 2022, highlighted the latter’s brilliance and caliber that earned him the trust and confidence of multiple administrations to take the…
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Jinggoy files twin resolutions commending PH youth chess champions, boxer-medalists: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Resolution Nos. 309 and 308 commending Filipino boxers who won titles in the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) and the National Youth Chess Team for being the overall champion in the 2022 Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships respectively. (Office of Senator…
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Jinggoy calls on colleagues to pass a bill increasing veterans’ disability pension: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, sponsors on the floor a measure proposing a 350% to 488% increase in the disability pension of disabled veterans. Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation, said…
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On proposed National Hijab Day every February 1: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the bill seeking to declare February 1 of every year as National Hijab Day will encourage present and future generations to imbibe the culture and spirit behind the practice of wearing hijab as profession of faith, modesty, and dignity. Estrada, in co-sponsoring Senate…
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Equality in the grant of cash incentives to national athletes: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is batting for amendments in RA 10699, or the “National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act,” to ensure equality and inclusivity among sportsmen who have brought honor and pride to the country. Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 1442 to level the…
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JINGGOY QUIZZES DOTr ON FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROJECTS: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada seeks clarification from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) about the reported delays on the implementation of 14 foreign-assisted projects worth P1.61 trillion. Citing news reports, Estrada said the Commission on Audit flagged the DOTr over P128.42 million in additional fees incurred due to setbacks in…
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Jinggoy moves for an increase in monthly rice subsidy of PNP personnel: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Tuesday’s budget deliberations, November 15, 2022, implores for P350-increase in the current P650 monthly rice allowance of the 266,000-strong uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the Philippines. Estrada’s plea which was made as the Senate tackled the proposed 2023…
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