Tag: 19th Congress

Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople

August 23, 2023

Co-Sponsorship Speech  Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon.  I rise to Co-Sponsor with a heavy heart Senate Resolution No. 747, taking into consideration my proposed Senate Resolution no. 749 expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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Abused maid gets senators’ aid in seeking justice

August 23, 2023

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Househelp Elvie Vergara was not paid her wages for the seven years she worked for a couple in Occidental Mindoro who allegedly beat her up to the point that she was blinded, senators learned yesterday during their hearing into her plight and the gaps of implementing the Kasambahay Law. During the…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Financial aid to Elvie

August 22, 2023

Financial aid to Elvie: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to Silvera “Elvie” Vergara, a kasambahay who accused her employers of severe battery and maltreatment. After appearing in the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearing on her case on August 22, 2023, Vergara met with Estrada, who…
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Statement on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Toots Ople

August 22, 2023

It is hard to fathom the impact of Maria Susana “Toots” Ople’s passing on the lives of those she dedicated herself to helping- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Toots fought tirelessly for their cause in recent years, making her a modern hero in their eyes. Toots devoted her life to aiding our OFWs and played…
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PANOORIN | Pahayag sa pagsisimula ng pagdinig ng Senado sa karahasang sinapit ng kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara

August 22, 2023

Opening Statement ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sa ginawang pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights ukol sa karahasang sinapit ng kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara August 22, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph

Abusadong employer pinaparurusahan

August 22, 2023

(ABANTE) KAHIT  na nagnakaw si Elvie Vergara, dapat pa ring parusahan ang kanyang mga employer sa matinding pagmamaltrato na dinanas ng kasambahay. Inilabas ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada ang pahayag hinggil sa 44-anyos na kasambahay na nabulag at nagtamo ng maraming pinsala matapos umanong abusuhin ng kanyang mga amo sa Occidental Mindoro. “The people Elvie served…
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Senate panel OKs subpoena vs employers of allegedly abused household help

August 22, 2023

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A  Senate panel on Tuesday approved the issuance of a subpoena against the employers of household help Elvie Vergara. The summon directed Pablo Ruiz, his wife France, and their children Jerry and Danica to attend the Senate committee on justice and human rights inquiry into Vergara’s supposed maltreatment. No member of…
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Senate probes maltreatment of ‘kasambahay’ Elvie Vergara

August 22, 2023

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday began its motu proprio investigation into the severe maltreatment of Elvie Vergara, a maid in Occidental Mindoro who was reportedly subjected to physical and emotional abuse by her employer since 2020. The upper chamber’s committee on justice and human rights, presided by Senator Francis Tolentino, led the…
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PRIB PHOTO: Justice for Aling Elvie

August 22, 2023

JUSTICE FOR ALING ELVIE: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada laments that even though Republic Act No. 10361 (RA 10361), also known as the ‘Batas Kasambahay Act,’ was enacted 10 years ago, cases of maltreatment and abuse of domestic helpers persist in the country. During the inquiry of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Tuesday, August 22,…
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Employers of abused maid in Mindoro must be penalized, says Estrada

August 21, 2023

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Even if Elvie Vergara has committed theft, her employers must still be sanctioned for the severe battery and maltreatment the helper suffered. Senator Jinggoy Estrada issued the statement about the 44-year-old maid who became blind and suffered multiple injuries after being allegedly abused by her employers in Occidental Mindoro. “The people…
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