(RMN) Kinukundena ng mga senador, ang panibagong insidente ng pangha-harass ng China sa Pilipinas sa West Philippine Sea (WPS). Ito’y matapos na bombahin ng tubig ng China Coast Guard (CCG) at Chinese maritime militia vessels ang mga barko ng bansa na nasa gitna ng resupply mission sa Ayungin Shoal kahapon habang noong Sabado naman ay…
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(INQUIRER) No to “karoshi,” or death by overwork as the Japanese call it. This, in essence, is what Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed “Eddie Garcia Law” seeks to address, as well as other “abusive” work conditions in the entertainment industry. “This [bill] is a welcome development for the sector,” said actor Dingdong Dantes,…
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(CNN) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 10) — An official of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said China’s actions against the agency’s vessels on Saturday may have been the “most aggressive” yet, adding that they could lead to the capsizing of smaller fishing vessels. “So far sa na-experience natin, ito na po ang…
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(JOURNAL NEWS) NAGKAKAISANG kinondena ng ilang senador ang atake kamakailan ng water cannon sa isang Philippine vessel ng mga dayuhang Chinese ships sa pagpalaot nito upang magdala ng supplies sa mga Pilipino fishermen malapit sa Bajo de Masinloc o mas kilala bilang Scarborough Shoal. Ayon kay Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, ang ganitong pagpapakita ng tunay na…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) AT A GLANCE Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged President Marcos to send the current Chinese ambassador home; Sen. Grace Poe deemed such intentional attack a violation of international law; Senators on Sunday, December 10 strongly condemned the latest water cannon attack of Chinese ships on a Philippine government vessel in the…
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We strongly urge the Chinese government to respect international law, exercise restraint, and cease all actions that jeopardize the peace and security of the region. The Philippines has consistently advocated for peaceful and diplomatic solutions to disputes, and we call on all parties involved to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the root causes of…
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𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗦. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada backs proposals to safeguard the rights of Muslim Filipinos, particularly by providing easier access to Shari’a courts to facilitate cases and ensure government services are afforded to Muslim brothers and sisters. During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Estrada also said he…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) AT A GLANCE Senator Jinggoy Estrada has endorsed for plenary consideration the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes policies for the protection of movie and television workers–four years after it was first introduced in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has endorsed for plenary consideration the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes…
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(ONLINE BALITA) Pormal nang inendorso sa plenaryo ng Senado ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang “Eddie Garcia” bill, ang panukalang nagtatatag ng mga patakaran para sa proteksyon ng mga manggagawa sa industriya ng pelikula at telebisyon, apat na taon nang nakabinbin sa Senado. “Nakalulungkot mang banggitin, pero ang panukalang ito ay bunga ng aksidente sa…
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𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada seeks the support of his colleagues for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2505 or the “Eddie Garcia Law”, a measure that will ensure the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry. Estrada noted the dangers of physical and mental strain of overworked people which also reduces…
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