SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has issued a stern warning against production outfits flagrantly violating the recently-enacted Eddie Garcia law, saying they could already be held liable pending the issuance of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11996. “Malinaw ang nakasaad sa batas: Itinatakda na sa walo hanggang labing-apat…
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Jinggoy’s Scholars: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada meets four recipients of his 2023-2024 Tulong Dunong Scholarship Program who hail from Zambales province on the sidelines of the closing ceremonies of his Palaro ni Jinggoy sa Kabataang Pinoy held at the Botolan People’s Plaza on July 12, 2024. The scholars (L-R) Alexandra Clarisse Villarin,…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Production outfits that continue to violate the Eddie Garcia law could be held liable even pending the issuance of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada warned on Monday. According to Estrada, he received information “that some production outfits continue to be engaged in 20…
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(ABANTE) Ikinabahala ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ang pagbaba ng unemployment rate sa bansa sa 4.1% ngayong taon mula sa dating 4.3% noong nagdaang taon. Nangangahulugan ito na 2.11 milyong Filipino ang jobless nitong Mayo, base sa datos Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Any rise in unemployment is worrying and underscores the pressing need…
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(JOURNAL NEWS) NANAWAGAN si Senate President Pro Tempore Jose Jinggoy Estrada sa mga kapwa mambabatas na pagtuunan ng pansin ang paglobo ng bilang ng mga Pilipino na nangangailangan ng trabaho. Ayon kay Estrada, hindi dapat balewalain ang pagbagsak sa kakayahan ng gobyerno na makapagbigay hanapbuhay sa ating mamamayan. “Any rise in unemployment is worrying and underscores…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday (July 8) welcomed the decision of the Philippine and Japanese governments to sign a defense cooperation agreement. “The signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) demonstrates the mutual commitment of Japan and the Philippines to uphold a rules-based international order, particularly in response to regional…
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Any rise in unemployment is worrying and underscores the pressing need to address underlying challenges. While a drop in underemployment may appear positive initially, the significant decrease suggests potential problems in the labor market. This indicates that there are still people who are finding it difficult to secure adequate or appropriate employment. The current situation…
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(GMA NEWS) Senate committee on foreign relations chairperson Imee Marcos said Monday her panel would scrutinize the newly-signed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan to guarantee that it will protect the country’s interest. ”We welcome having stronger security ties with our neighbors in the Asia-Pacific region. However, as with other treaties, the Senate committee…
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Any strategic partnership that strengthens our country’s close security relationship with a regional partner is an encouraging and welcome development. The signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) demonstrates the mutual commitment of Japan and the Philippines to uphold a rules-based international order, particularly in response to regional security threats. Aside from joint military exercises,…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senators on Monday welcomed the signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, which would allow the transfer of defense personnel between the two countries for training and disaster relief operations. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he “fully supports” the newly inked defense pact, stressing that it could help…
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