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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy files twin resolutions commending PH youth chess champions, boxer-medalists

November 23, 2022

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

November 22, 2022

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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PHOTO RELEASE: On proposed National Hijab Day every February 1

November 21, 2022

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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PHOTO RELEASE: Equality in the grant of cash incentives to national athletes

November 18, 2022

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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PRIB PHOTO: Jinggoy quizzes DOTr on foreign-assisted projects

November 17, 2022

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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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy moves for an increase in monthly rice subsidy of PNP personnel

November 15, 2022

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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Jinggoy scrutinizes OMB performance

November 15, 2022

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada reviews the performance of the Optical Media Board (OMB) in chasing after violators of Republic Act No. 9239 or the Optical Media Act of 2003. In interpellating the agency’s proposed allocation under the P5.268-trillion proposed 2023 national budget, early Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Estrada moved for the suspension of Senate rules to…
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PHOTO RELEASE: One-peso budget for OMB in 2023

November 10, 2022

One-peso budget for OMB in 2023: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says he will move for the allocation of a one-peso budget for the Optical Media Board (OMB) in next year’s proposed P5.268-trillion national budget. Estrada said he will propose the said appropriation on Monday, November 14, 2022, when the agency’s budget is taken up on…
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PRIB PHOTO: The Abysmal State of Local Film Industry

November 8, 2022

THE ABYSMAL STATE OF LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Tuesday’s plenary session November 8, 2022, raises the issues “plaguing the barely surviving” film industry in the country, noting that only nine local movies have been released out of 20 Filipino films reviewed by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)…
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Senate Dinner Reunion – 106th Anniversary of the Senate of the Philippines

November 8, 2022

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