Category: Press Release

Jinggoy: Translate disaster emergency alerts to Filipino, dialects

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants public service announcements translated to Filipino and regional dialects to help share life-saving information and draw public attention to natural disasters and severe weather conditions, “Mas magiging epektibo ang mensahe kung mas naiintindihan ito ng mas nakararami. Sa mga pagkakataon na oras ang kalaban, ang kapakanan ng publiko ang dapat…
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Jinggoy wants fixed salaries for bus drivers; social welfare services benefits for PUV drivers

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that will shield bus drivers and conductors from impact of the rising fuel prices and a measure ensuring social welfare services benefits and other livelihood assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Estrada has sought to legislate the regulation of the compensation of public utility bus (PUB)…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on US-China tension over Taiwan

The reported tension in the region is something to be concerned about, especially considering how close we are geographically with Taiwan and the thousands of Filipinos residing and working there. I do hope that the situation will not worsen nor escalate into something more serious, as any confrontation between two major powers could be devastating…
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Jinggoy extends aid to earthquake victims in Abra; inspects extent of damage

AS the number of individuals affected by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Abra continues to rise, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada flies to Bangued today, August 4, to provide relief assistance to the victims and to personally assess the damage in the province. “Bukod sa maliit na tulong na hatid natin sa mga kababayan natin…
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Official Statement on the passing of Former President Fidel Valdez Ramos

My family and I offer our deepest condolences to the family of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos. President Ramos once steadfastly steered the country to greater heights and achievements. And under his leadership, our country experienced a period of political stability and massive economic growth that positioned the Philippines as a potential Asia’s tiger economy.…
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Jinggoy presses need for evacuation centers in all municipalities, cities

THE 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Luzon last July 27 and flattened houses, buildings, and other structures underscored the need for an evacuation center that affected households can run to and stay in during calamities and natural disasters, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “Dapat ay mayroon na talagang designated na permanent na evacuation centers, mga…
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Jinggoy commends hard work, passion of Masungi forest rangers

A resolution commending and congratulating the internationally renowned Filipino forest rangers of Masungi Georeserve in Rizal for their exemplary dedication in service has been filed by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada. “It’s only but appropriate that we pay tribute to these remarkable Filipinos for bringing pride and honor to the country, for their extraordinary passion, commitment…
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Jinggoy seeks Senate commendation for PH’s maiden crown in AFF Women’s Championship

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 57 commending the Philippine Women’s National Football Team for establishing the country’s status as the best in the Southeast Asian region for its historical win at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship. “Their consecutive successes and outstanding performance in the international arena uplifted the spirit…
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Jinggoy bats for better working conditions for informal sector workers, freelancers, WFH employees

For the coming 19th Congress, Senator Jinggoy Estrada has set his sights on providing for better working conditions in the country for informal sector workers, freelancers and those engaged in work-from-home schemes. “Hindi natin makakaila na kasabay ng mga pagbabago sa ating pamumuhay ng dahil sa pandemya ay ang mga pamamaraan ng ating hanapbuhay at…
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Public school teachers also need salary increases—Jinggoy

Administration Senator Jinggoy Estrada assured public school teachers that he would look into their salaries and benefits to ensure that it is commensurate with their workload. In an interview, the incoming Chairman of the Committee on Labor stressed that he understands the clamor from teaching personnel for higher pay. “Pagtutuunan po natin ng pansin yang…
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