SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure seeking to slash the remittance fees for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by 50 percent, a landmark proposal aimed at protecting the workers’ hard-earned money — the lifeblood of millions of Filipino families — from excessive charges, unfair practices, and financial exploitation. Under the proposal, banks and non-bank…
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Our first and foremost concern should be the well-being and safety of our kababayans who may be affected by the evolving situation in Venezuela. While I stand with those who firmly believe in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, prudence dictates that we allow tensions to subside and more facts to emerge before making definitive pronouncements.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the approval of a measure that will give underprivileged families living in resettlement areas the right to own the lots they have called home for years. “If they are the actual occupants and qualified beneficiaries, they should be first in line – not last. Pangarap ng bawat pamilyang…
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For their gallant performances in their respective disciplines and for showcasing the best attributes of Filipinos on the international sports stage, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking the Senate’s commendation of the Philippine contingent to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The largest-ever Philippine delegation to the SEA Games finished sixth overall and placed…
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TO counter the spread of disinformation fueled by elaborate networks and to enlighten the younger generation about the importance of the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed a measure mandating the inclusion of information on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the basic education curriculum. Estrada said the initiative…
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FINDING a parking space — especially in Metro Manila — is difficult enough and paying exorbitant fees shouldn’t make it even worse. To promote fairness and protect consumers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced Senate Bill No. 1001 which seeks to end excessive and unreasonable parking fees imposed by malls, commercial establishments, and parking facilities…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty, which ended last June 14, for another three years, or until June 14, 2028, to give Filipino families more time to settle long-standing inheritance issues without fear of penalties or overwhelming financial obligations. “Maraming pamilyang Filipino ang dekada nang pinoproblema…
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Jinggoy pays tribute to Rosa Rosal:A timeless legacy of selfless service and love for country SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of an icon of Philippine cinema and humanitarian service — the late Florence Lansang Danon, more popularly known as Rosa Rosal. The esteemed actress and long-serving governor…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada paid an emotional and deeply personal tribute to former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile during the necrological service held at the Senate, calling him “a towering political figure, a loyal friend, and family in every sense of the word.” Recalling Enrile’s own words—“That’s longevity, not immortality”—Estrada reflected on the former Senate…
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A towering mind whose brilliance, discipline, and unparalleled devotion to public service shaped key chapters of Philippine history—this was how Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada described the late former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile in a resolution filed to honor the latter’s life, legacy, and historic contributions to the nation. “Manong Johnny deserves to be elevated…
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