SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the legislation of a P1,000 monthly hazard pay to all duly-appointed barangay tanods, saying they deserve such incentive given the hazardous duty they perform in ensuring peace and order in the community. “Malaki ang ambag ng mga barangay tanod sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at kaligtasan ng kanilang mga nasasakupan.…
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The term “West Philippine Sea” is a geopolitical designation of our government, an alternative name to the parts of the South China Sea that are within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in which we have territorial and maritime claims in that region. Ang katagang ito ay sumasalamin sa legal na pag-angkin natin sa teritoryong…
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We strongly condemn the reckless and hostile behavior of the Chinese Coast Guard towards our resupply boat contracted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resulting in a collision near Ayunging Shoal. These actions not only violate maritime norms and international law but also pose a threat to the safety and security of the…
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I welcome the decision of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 90 finding the accused in my cyber libel complaint, Jessant So, guilty beyond reasonable doubt for seven counts under Section 4(c)(4) of Republic Act No. 10175, otherwise known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and sentenced to suffer the penalty of imprisonment…
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Nakakabahala na kahit na may mahigpit na batas na tayong ipinatutupad laban sa hazing, marami pa rin ang patuloy na lumalabag dito. Nakakagalit malaman na mayroon pa rin na mga kabataan na malalakas ang loob na magsagawa ng mali at mapanganib na gawain sa ngalan ng tinatawag nilang kapatiran. Hindi kailanman sukatan ang karahasan para…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize “sea wardens” or “Bantay Dagat” volunteers as force multipliers to civilian law enforcement agencies protecting municipal waters of coastal municipalities from abuse and destruction. “While performing their duties and responsibilities, they shall be considered as agents of authority. As such, Bantay Dagat volunteers will…
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The recent incident involving a Chinese navy vessel shadowing and attempting to obstruct the Philippine Navy’s resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea is a matter of great concern. It highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities that our nation faces in this region. Our Filipino sailors and naval personnel risk their lives to protect our…
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As of now, there are certain mechanisms available for our sports officials and Mr. Justin Brownlee to appeal his case, and I am optimistic that they will take the necessary steps to address his current situation. It is crucial to remember that his doping allegations are still under investigation and have not been resolved yet.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players, saying that their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962 – deserves to be celebrated by the Filipino nation and merits the highest commendation from the Senate. “The success of Gilas…
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