Category: Press Release

Jinggoy Estrada

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Ang Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, na kilala rin bilang Republic Act No. 10175, ay isang batas sa Pilipinas na naaprubahan noong Setyembre 12, 2012. Nilalayon nitong matugunan ang mga ligal na isyu tungkol sa mga pakikipag-ugnayan sa online at sa internet sa Pilipinas. Kabilang sa mga paglabag sa cybercrime na kasama sa panukalang batas…
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Justice has been served for Bonita Baran

Justice has been served. I am deeply elated by the news that the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of Spouses Marzan and affirmed the decision of the lower court finding them guilty of serious illegal detention of their former kasambahay, Bonita Baran. Si Bonita Baran po ay isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit ipinaglaban…
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Wage boards must grant daily wage petitions — Jinggoy

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada strongly urged regional wage boards to immediately review and eventually grant the salary petitions of workers as prices of basic goods and services have already risen since the last wage hike was implemented last year. Sen. Estrada notes that no petition for wage increase may be entertained within…
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Tragic suicide case of a UP Student over tuition, a wake up call to review education policy – Jinggoy

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is calling for a review and restructuring of the government’s college education policy, following the tragic suicide case of a University of the Philippines – Manila student after reportedly failing to pay tuition fee. “I join the UP community and the entire student sector in mourning the death…
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Jinggoy reiterates Manileños’ call to put the capital under Comelec control

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada reiterates and strongly urges Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. to place Manila under its control to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of campaigns in the area. This was after Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno asked Comelec to declare Manila as a hot spot in the light of…
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Senate ratifies bicam report strengthening tripartism

Senate approved last Tuesday the bicameral conference committee report which creates tripartite industrial peace councils at the national, regional and industry levels. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada states that the proposed law upholds the workers’ and the employers’ right to be heard and be represented in the policy-making process of the government. “While…
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Bicam report on swift, inexpensive labor dispute settlement gets Senate nod

The bicameral conference committee report which seeks to institutionalize conciliation-mediation as mode for voluntary labor dispute settlement was adopted by the Senate last Monday. Conciliation-mediation is described as “a non-litigious, non-adversarial, less expensive and expeditious mechanism in assisting contending parties towards reaching their own mutually-acceptable settlement to the labor dispute.” Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy…
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Jinggoy hails approval on second reading of the Anti-Discrimination Against Women Bill

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada hailed the passage on second reading of Senate Bill number 429 entitled, “An Act Expanding the Prohibited Acts of Discrimination Against Women on Account of Sex, Gender, Age, Race, Ethnic Origin, Religion or Beliefs, Disability or other status,” as he expressed appreciation to his colleagues for supporting the…
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PNoy signs bill conferring civil service eligibility upon councilors

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada’s bill conferring upon members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod at Sangguniang Panlalawigan the appropriate civil service eligibility has now been enacted into law. The Republic Act 10156, principally authored by Sen. Estrada through Senate Bill 2735, grants an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility to…
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Jinggoy files bill amending Foreign Currency Deposit Act

Citing recent developments and issues raised on the secrecy of certain bank accounts and the need to promote transparency and accountability in the government, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Monday files a bill amending the law governing foreign currency deposits in the country. Under the Senate Bill 3120, Sen. Estrada introduces amendment to…
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