I express my solidarity with the President regarding his firm decision to abstain from employing water cannons or any other offensive weapons as a countermeasure against China’s persistent aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea. Instead, it is our responsibility to remain steadfast in safeguarding our maritime and sovereign rights through a rule-based approach. We…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a bill proposing a new round of take-home pay increases for an estimated 1.9 million government employees. To increase the salary for government employees, Senate Bill No. 2611 proposes a four-year implementation of the Salary Standardization Law VI, which will be given in four tranches, resulting in a 10 to…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution honoring the contributions of award-winning prosthetic artist Cecille Baun to the country’s cinema industry. Baun is considered an industry pillar and creative genius who raised the bar for movie production and artistry. “Her prodigious handiwork, innovative techniques, and boundless imagination were crucial elements in realizing the vision…
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With no less than the President calling for a prompt review of minimum wage rates in all regions, this already ensures the possibility of a new salary increase for our workers. I strongly support taking a proactive approach towards ensuring fair compensation for our workers, especially in light of the rising cost of goods and…
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Inasmuch as I would not want to think that these latest, in the apparent continuing and aggravating bullying tactics employed against us by the Chinese Coast Guard, is but another provocative directed at us, we cannot overlook at the fact that this incident while the largest Balikatan exercises with the United States is still ongoing.…
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FOR bringing pride and honor to the country, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has asked the Senate to individually commend the students and coaches of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law who represented the country and bagged the world championship title in the 2024 Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition. In filing…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill mandating banks to allocate credit resources for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) citing the need to keep small businesses afloat. Estrada’s Senate Bill No. 2632 seeks to require all lending institutions to allocate at least 10% of their total loan portfolio to MSMEs. Additionally, compliance will…
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As a nation facing its own security concerns amid limited resources, we welcome the substantial financial support allocated by the US Senate to bolster our defense capabilities against security threats. This move underscores the importance of standing together in times of crisis. The aid package not only strengthens our strategic partnerships but also delivers a…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the upgrading of the services and facilities of the fire-stricken Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as well as the hiring of additional staff to complement the proposed increase in bed capacity. “As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases,…
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TO help workers make sound financial decisions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to require employers nationwide to provide a free financial literacy program for all its employees. “The role of employers to take a lead in this endeavor cannot be undermined because they provide the most accessible venues and channels for…
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