SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is backing efforts of his colleagues to pass a law that would require private universities and colleges to waive entrance examination fees for underprivileged graduating high school students and those who rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Estrada noted the increasing number of high school graduates in…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780 congratulating and commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. “She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage, tenacity, empathy, and compassion. Her storied career advocating harmony, unity, and the…
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The authorities must conduct a comprehensive and unbiased investigation to ascertain the true circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The safety and well-being of our fishermen must always be a top priority, and those accountable for this incident must be held responsible for their actions. Kinakailangan na mabigyan linaw ang pangyayaring ito, kung ito ba ay…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties, including life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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Mariin nating kinokondena ang mga mapanirang gawain sa Rozul Reef at Escoda Shoal. Reports of deliberate man-made alteration to the natural topography of its underwater terrain, allegedly carried out by the Chinese maritime militia in these areas, are a matter of grave concern. These invaluable natural resources are not only crucial to the ecological balance…
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Despite reports of 12 Chinese vessels spotted in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal, seemingly obstructing the area, it is reassuring to note that no untoward incidents were reported during the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) resupply mission to its military outpost on BRP Sierra Madre. This underscores the significance of upholding international agreements and…
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A BILL providing scholarships to deserving nursing students and a return service program, on top of their mandatory internship program, filed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has been given the green light at the committee level in the Senate. “Para sa mga nagnanais na makapagtapos ng kursong nursing ngunit wala silang pangtustos, ito na ang…
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I stand with the Department of Foreign Affairs in swiftly calling out China for including the nine-dashed line in its 2023 territorial map. The protection of our territorial integrity and sovereignty is crucial, and the DFA plays a vital role in asserting our claims based on established international norms and legal principles, such as the…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of veteran and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Enriquez who passed away on Tuesday. In his proposed Senate Resolution No. 770, Estrada extolled Enriquez’s sterling career and his contributions to Philippine journalism and broadcast communication. “His passing…
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In the light of a public uproar on the new travel guidelines issued by the executive branch, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for the conduct of a Senate investigation into the tighter rules issued by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) for Filipinos traveling abroad, citing concerns over potential violation to the constitutionally-guaranteed right…
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