It is expected that any new initiative will be subject to scrutiny and varying opinions. However, it is important to recognize the intentions and potential of adopting the new governance brand. I understand that some individuals have expressed reservations about the branding itself. It is essential to note that the Bagong Pilipinas brand of governance…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a measure making unlawful the discrimination in the hiring and firing of indigenous people. “To exclude any person from any employment opportunities because of his religion or ethnic origin is unacceptable. Hindi dapat maging batayan sa pagbibigay o pamamasukan sa trabaho ang pagkakabilang sa pangkat ng mga katutubo o…
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FOLLOWING the National Museum’s recent declaration of Baclaran Church as an “important cultural property” (ICP), Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to have the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and its surroundings declared a heritage site and tourist destination. “Wednesdays are acknowledged as ‘Baclaran Day’ by many Filipino Catholic…
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On this day, we commemorate the Arbitral Tribunal ruling that unequivocally upheld our country’s rights and claims over certain areas in the West Philippine Sea, while rejecting China’s expansive maritime claims. It was not only a victory for the Philippines but also a triumph for international law and the principle of sovereignty. Seven years have…
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WITH the introduction of a hassle-free application program for the certification of overseas Filipino workers (OFW), Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called for the enactment of measures that will establish full interoperability of all government systems and services to reduce red tape and expedite the digital transformation of the country. “These bold and innovative steps mark…
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THE Senate has set in motion public hearings for the legislative measures filed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada promoting the growth and development of the local film industry. Estrada expressed hope that his proposal for the establishment of the National Film Archive of the Philippines (NFAP) will gain momentum during the Second Regular Session of…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has put forward a proposal to grant free tuition to government employees pursuing a master’s degree in state universities and colleges (SUCs). Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2277, known as the “Government Employees Free MA Tuition in SUCs Act,” which seeks to provide career and non-career government employees with the…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a counterpart bill in the Senate that will ensure gainful employment for reformed drug users and provide incentives to companies that hire them. “Providing incentives to establishments that will employ rehabilitated drug dependents who are graduates of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) programs specifically designed for them will provide…
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Heads should indeed roll. Higit pa sa dagok na idinulot nito para masira ang imahe ng NBI, mas nakakaalarmang isipin na may mga ganitong pangyayari at isang high-profile detainee ang nakakalabas pala ng kanilang pasilidad. I understand that both the chief security and the head of the NBI detention facility have already been suspended due…
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Mistakes happen but it is how we respond and rectify them that truly matters. The Department of Tourism’s prompt response and responsible handling of the situation deserves recognition. The DOT exemplified accountability and commitment to learning from this incident. By swiftly acknowledging the gaffe and taking immediate steps to rectify it, the DOT, under the…
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