SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and
On this 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan, we pay homage to the sacrifices and bravery of our guardians of peace and freedom – our war veterans
I appreciate the flexibility provided by DOLE Advisory No. 17-2022 which may apply especially to some workers who have comorbidities. The scorching heat may pose
Nothing is barring local government units and school heads from switching back to blended or distance learning due to the scorching weather we’ve been experiencing
Minsan ko nang pinanindigan sa isang privilege speech na walang kasunduan o pangakong binitawan ang aking ama, ang dating President Joseph Estrada, sa pagtanggal ng
Bilang mambabatas, ipinagmamalaki ko ang pagkakaroon ng mahalagang papel sa pagpasa ng mga landmark bills na ito – ang New Philippine Passport Act at ang
Today, we stand united in grief and resolve. The recent ambush in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers is a stark reminder of the
Following the Senate’s concurrence with Presidential Proclamation No. 404, some 3,000 former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF)
The increased presence of Chinese dredging vessels operating in Zambales province is a matter of serious concern. The authorities claim that the purpose is to
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought the passage of a law requiring all regional and provincial hospitals to set up dialysis centers to address the
I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Coast Guard in urging China to stop harassing our vessels en route
THE Senate today adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country, less than
AS a prominent figure in the country’s movie and television industry, the untimely passing of veteran actress Jaclyn Jose is a tragic loss to the
I respect the opinions and role of my colleagues from the House of Representatives but I believe that they are mistaken in their interpretation of
I commiserate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the loss of six valiant men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of
It is worth noting that the Senate has heeded the President’s earlier call to be at the forefront of crafting proposed Charter changes, specifically on
Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed today on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed “Eddie Garcia” law, that will protect and
A BILL mandating a P100 daily pay increase for minimum wage earners, estimated to be around 4.2 million nationwide, has been approved by the Senate
I am heartened by the news that the Department of Justice is set to issue a resolution favoring Silveria “Elvie” Vergara, the brave and resilient
A BILL seeking to provide protection to the rights and ensuring the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate
Decriminalization of libel Instead of jail term, Jinggoy proposes fine of 5K to 30K Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill removing imprisonment as