Tag: 19th Congress

Bill allows ‘netizens’ to participate in amending, enacting new laws

(BUSINESS MIRROR) Senator Jinggoy Estrada, moving to allow netizens to participate in lawmaking, asked Congress to pass an enabling legislation that will “allow the public to participate in every step of the legislative process, whether to amend or enact new laws, through online platforms.” As proposed, the Estrada bill provides individuals or groups will allow…
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Senate bill allowing netizens to join legislative process filed

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to allow netizens to participate in amending and enacting new laws has been filed in the Senate.  Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday said under his Senate Bill No. 2344, otherwise known as the Crowdsourcing in Legislative Policymaking Act, social media users may participate in the legislative process — beginning with…
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Bill allowing netizens to participate in lawmaking process filed in Senate

(GMA NEWS) A proposed measure allowing netizens to participate in the legislative process has been filed in the Senate.  Under proposed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2344 or the “Crowdsourcing in Legislative Policy Making Act,” Senator Jinggoy Estrada said Filipinos may submit input, suggestions, recommendations, and objections on certain laws through crowdsourcing.  Crowdsourcing is defined as…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy’s bill allows ‘netizens’ to participate in amending, enacting new laws

Jinggoy’s bill allows ‘netizens’ to participate in amending, enacting new laws: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that allows the public to participate in every step of the legislative process, whether to amend or enact new laws, through online platforms. Estrada’s Senate Bill No. 2344, or the proposed Crowdsourcing in Legislative Policymaking Act…
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Jinggoy’s bill allows ‘netizens’ to participate in amending, enacting new laws

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that allows the public to participate in every step of the legislative process, whether to amend or enact new laws, through online platforms.  “Sa ilalim ng panukalang ito, maaari silang lumahok sa legislative process – mula sa First Reading, Second Reading at Third Reading – sa pamamagitan…
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Senate bill seeks public participation in encting, amending laws

(CNN PHILIPPINES) Senate Bill no. 2344, or the proposed Crowdsourcing in Legislative Policymaking Act, “seeks to broaden the reach of the Congress in considering the inputs, suggestions, recommendations, and objections of the people on a particular legislative proposal,” its author Senator Jinggoy Estrada said in the explanatory note. The participation of the public will be…
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No reason why Recto won’t get CA’s nod as Finance chief – Estrada

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada sees no reason why newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto would not get the nod of the Commission on Appointments (CA). As part of the CA, Estrada noted the traditional parliamentary courtesy being accorded to former members of Congress when they are subjected to the confirmation process. “By…
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On CA confirmation proceedings of newly appointed Finance Sec. Ralph Recto

There is a traditional parliamentary courtesy accorded to former colleagues in Congress when they are subjected to confirmation process. By and large, it ensures the appointee a smooth-sailing confirmation process at the Commission on Appointments.  However, as a member of a collegial body, I can only speak for myself. I cannot predict the proceedings or…
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10 Politicians Who Fought Back Against China’s Aggression In The West Philippine Sea

(POLITIKO) Discover how 10 Filipino politicians, including Senator Grace Poe and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., courageously confront China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing a resolute commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime interests. Senator Grace Poe urges consistent resolution against China’s bullying tactics, emphasizing the need to defend the country’s territory. Senate…
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Senators denounce Cha-cha ‘bribers’

(THE MANILA TIMES) TWO senators on Monday denounced the reported attempt by some Charter change (Cha-cha) proponents to bribe local government leaders into signing a petition to amend the Constitution. “Our Constitution is not for sale,” Sen. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos said in a statement. “We denounce those allegedly bribing districts, LGUs (local government…
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