Tag: 20th Congress

Statement on SC ruling the Articles of Impeachment vs Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional

While I cannot speak for or on behalf of my colleagues on this matter, the Senate has always been firmly committed to the rule of law, and I expect the body, when we convene the 20th Congress, to take a collective stand by acceding to the High Court’s decision. Nonetheless, I welcome this decision, which…
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Jinggoy: Fine, imprisonment awaits employers violating wage hike mandates

A FINE of ₱25,000 and imprisonment of one to two years await those who refuse to comply with the government-mandated ₱50 daily salary increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila starting July 18. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada issued this warning as he also pushes for a measure that would impose stiffer…
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Jinggoy pushes for bills to build a better life for every Filipino

Landmark proposals in the 20th Congress FOR his 20 priority measures in the 20th Congress, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has put forward proposals aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Filipinos — from the elderly, to government workers, and to jobseekers —while also championing reforms that promote safer communities and future-proof essential…
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