Tag: 19th Congress

Future-proofing gov’t: Jinggoy Estrada pushes AI training for civil servants

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that would enable certain government personnel to undergo specialized training programs on artificial intelligence (AI). “Skills gap is one of the challenges of the workforce, especially with the rise of generative AI,” said Estrada in filing Senate Bill No. 2930, the proposed AI…
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Estrada cites need for AI training for gov’t workers

(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday underscored the need to equip government employees with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills, citing the growing role of AI in public service and global workforce trends. “AI is transforming industries, and the government must ensure its workforce is prepared to adapt. Training civil servants…
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Senate bills seeks AI training for gov’t personnel

(MANILA BULLETIN) A bill seeking to equip government employees with a clear understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works, including the benefits and risks of using it, has been filed in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill No. 2930 or the proposed “AI Training for Government Workforce Act,” Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada…
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Jinggoy files bill providing AI training for gov’t personnel

A must for gov’t employees EMPHASIZING the need to equip government employees with a clear understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works, including its benefits and risks, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a bill proposing a specialized AI training program for specific government personnel.  “Skills gap is one of the challenges of the…
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‘Paalam Ms. Delia Razon’: Jinggoy Estrada honors screen icon

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has offered sympathies over the passing of award-winning actress Delia Razon. Razon, who appeared in dozens of films and television shows since the 1940s, passed away on March 15 at the age of 94. Her death was announced on social media by her granddaughter Carla Abellla, who described…
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Jinggoy hails Judy Ann Santos’ Best Actress win at Fantasporto 2025

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution congratulating and commending multi-awarded film and television actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo for bagging the Best Actress trophy in the recently concluded Portuguese film festival. “Santos-Agoncillo is inarguably a master of her craft honed by almost four decades of dedication, hard work and passion for…
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Jinggoy Estrada seeks Expanded Compulsory Insurance for OFWs

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to expand the compulsory insurance coverage for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “This is a significant step forward in safeguarding OFWs, ensuring they are supported and protected in the face of evolving risks and challenges, while the government maintains its responsibility to its…
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Jinggoy moves to expand compulsory insurance coverage for OFWs

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing to expand the compulsory insurance coverage for agency-hired overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to also include rehires, direct hires and government hires. Such insurance policy should be at no cost to OFWs, Estrada stressed in filing Senate Bill No. 2948 seeking to amend the provisions of Republic…
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Estrada tells China foreign minister: ‘Our sovereignty is not a performance and our resolve is not an act’

(INQUIRER) On Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada denounced the recent comments made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that the incidents in the South China Sea were “mere theater” that had been staged by other nations. “The statements made by the Chinese foreign minister are yet another blatant attempt to undermine our country’s…
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Keep calm about Duterte’s arrest, Jinggoy Estrada tells Filipinos

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada called on Filipinos to remain calm following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement released shortly after Duterte’s arrest on Tuesday, Estrada said Filipinos must refrain from engaging in any form of violence, spreading misinformation, or taking actions that may only further…
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