Tag: 19th Congress

PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy files resolution lauding Dolly de Leon’s successes in global film circuit

Jinggoy files resolution lauding Dolly de Leon’s successes in global film circuit: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution commending and congratulating actress Dolly Earnshaw de Leon for winning acting trophies from various international award-giving bodies, scoring historic nominations, and her successes in the global film circuit. De Leon’s standout performance in…
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Jinggoy joins Senate colleagues in commending Dolly de Leon’s successes in global film circuit

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution commending and congratulating actress Dolly Earnshaw de Leon for winning acting trophies from various international award-giving bodies, scoring historic nominations, and her successes in the global film circuit. “Her triumph opens doors for many gifted Filipino actors and creative workers to be noticed and…
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TUCP, Jinggoy clash on P150 wage hike bid

(MANILA STANDARD) The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) welcomed Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri’s bill which seeks to increase the minimum wage of private workers by P150, saying the proposed adjustment is “badly needed” by workers. However, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ruled out Friday the possibility of passing a law that would grant the…
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Estrada eyes hearings on ₱150 daily wage hike in May

(CNN) Metro Manila — Senate labor committee chairman Jinggoy Estrada aims to begin tackling the proposed ₱150 daily wage hike in May, promising to “strike a balance” between the interests of workers and employers. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Tuesday filed a bill seeking a ₱150 increase in the minimum wages of all…
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Tejano would need Marcos’ reappointment if he gets bypassed by CA next week -Estrada

(GMA NEWS) Bienvenido Tejano would need to be reappointed if his nomination as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Papua New Guinea, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Kiribati and Solomon Islands will not be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments next week, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said. “We will give him a last chance on…
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Estrada: LGUs affected by oil spill must compel MT Princess Empress owner to pay for damages

(GMA NEWS) Local government units that are affected by the massive oil spill from MT Princess Empress must compel the shipowner to pay for the damages to their communities, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said. “Kailangan siguro nating singilin o habulin yung may ari ng barko. Marami raw mga ‘di kumpletong dokumento… Maybe, the local government unit…
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Jinggoy: No P150 wage hike before May 1

(ABS-CBN) MANILA – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ruled out Friday the possibility of passing a law that would grant a P150 daily wage hike to minimum wage earners by Labor Day. Estrada, chairman of the Senate labor and employment committee, said the bill filed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri needs to undergo a thorough public…
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Jinggoy: Sapat ang parusa ng Anti-Hazing law vs. hazing

(ABANTE) Naniniwala si Senador Jinggoy Estrada na ang kasalukuyang batas laban sa hazing ay may sapat na penalty provisions para sa mga mapapatunayang guilty sa pagkakasangkot sa hazing. Ginawa ni Estrada ang pahayag matapos sabihin ng ama ni John Matthew Salilig na pabor sa pagbuhay ng death penalty bilang parusa para sa mga pumatay o…
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PRIB PHOTO: CA panel submits nominations of 3 DFA officials, defers Tejano anew

CA PANEL SUBMITS NOMINATIONS OF 3 DFA OFFICIALS, DEFERS TEJANO ANEW:   The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Commission on Appointments chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses the appointment of Manuel Antonio Javier Teehankee as the country’s representative to the World Trade Organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. The panel, however, deferred anew the nomination of Bienvenido…
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Senate labor panel chair Estrada seeks to strike balance in wage hike push

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Wednesday he hopes to strike a balance between the interests of workers and employers amid the push led by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to pass a law that would grant a nationwide minimum daily wage increase of P150 for all private sector employees. Estrada, who chairs…
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