I respect the opinions and role of my colleagues from the House of Representatives but I believe that they are mistaken in their interpretation of the Constitution. The power to propose amendments to the Constitution was given not to a unicameral body, but to a bicameral body – which is what we have today —…
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I commiserate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the loss of six valiant men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation cost them dearly and we honor their memory with utmost respect and gratitude. In this somber moment, I extend our deepest condolences…
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It is worth noting that the Senate has heeded the President’s earlier call to be at the forefront of crafting proposed Charter changes, specifically on the economic provisions in the Constitution, preserving the bicameral nature of the legislation. This was even before the “word war” between the two Chambers escalated. By taking the lead in…
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Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed today on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed “Eddie Garcia” law, that will protect and support movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “A product of your Senate’s commitment to put forward the welfare of workers,…
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A BILL mandating a P100 daily pay increase for minimum wage earners, estimated to be around 4.2 million nationwide, has been approved by the Senate on third and final reading. “Let it be said that this august chamber is responsive to the needs of our kababayans, especially on the back of rising cost of living…
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I am heartened by the news that the Department of Justice is set to issue a resolution favoring Silveria “Elvie” Vergara, the brave and resilient domestic worker who suffered years of horrific abuse and torture at the hands of her former employers. This is a long overdue justice for Elvie, who endured unimaginable pain and…
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A BILL seeking to provide protection to the rights and ensuring the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate and is now due for third and final reading next week, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “Even after his passing, Eddie Garcia, widely regarded as the greatest Filipino actor of…
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Decriminalization of libel Instead of jail term, Jinggoy proposes fine of 5K to 30K Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill removing imprisonment as a penalty in libel cases and specifying the venue of the civil action in libel cases involving community journalists, publications, or broadcast stations. “While it is right of individuals to…
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THE bill proposing a P100-daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in the entire country, estimated to benefit over 4.2 million minimum wage earners, has been sponsored in plenary by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development. From the original proposal of a P150 daily…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a proposal mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share to make medicines for indigent patients free of charge. “Kadalasang libre ang konsultasyon at hospitalization sa mga pampublikong ospital, health care centers o clinics. Pero nawawalan naman ng saysay ang pagkunsulta…
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