AMID growing public outrage over corruption in government, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to relax certain restrictions under the Bank Secrecy Law to allow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to examine bank deposits when there are reasonable grounds to believe that fraud or other unlawful activities are being committed. “Hindi…
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WITH the high cost of cancer treatment pushing many Filipinos into debt or worse, forcing them to forgo life-saving care, due to the heavy financial burden on patients and their families, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the creation of a P10 billion Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund to help indigent and underprivileged Filipinos battling cancer.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure seeking to slash the remittance fees for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by 50 percent, a landmark proposal aimed at protecting the workers’ hard-earned money — the lifeblood of millions of Filipino families — from excessive charges, unfair practices, and financial exploitation. Under the proposal, banks and non-bank…
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Our first and foremost concern should be the well-being and safety of our kababayans who may be affected by the evolving situation in Venezuela. While I stand with those who firmly believe in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, prudence dictates that we allow tensions to subside and more facts to emerge before making definitive pronouncements.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the approval of a measure that will give underprivileged families living in resettlement areas the right to own the lots they have called home for years. “If they are the actual occupants and qualified beneficiaries, they should be first in line – not last. Pangarap ng bawat pamilyang…
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For their gallant performances in their respective disciplines and for showcasing the best attributes of Filipinos on the international sports stage, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking the Senate’s commendation of the Philippine contingent to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The largest-ever Philippine delegation to the SEA Games finished sixth overall and placed…
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TO counter the spread of disinformation fueled by elaborate networks and to enlighten the younger generation about the importance of the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed a measure mandating the inclusion of information on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the basic education curriculum. Estrada said the initiative…
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HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Joint with Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; Government Corporations and Public Enterprises; Health and Demography; Ways and Means; and Finance This representation warmly welcomes our esteemed resource persons, guests and fellow public servants to the public hearing of the Committee on Local Government. As a former local chief executive myself, a three-term…
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FINDING a parking space — especially in Metro Manila — is difficult enough and paying exorbitant fees shouldn’t make it even worse. To promote fairness and protect consumers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced Senate Bill No. 1001 which seeks to end excessive and unreasonable parking fees imposed by malls, commercial establishments, and parking facilities…
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