(ABS-CBN) MAYNILA — Kasabay ng paggunita sa ika-10 anibersaryo ng pananalasa ng bagyong Yolanda, isinusulong ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada ang “Ligtas Pinoy Centers” Act. House OKs creation of evacuation centers in every city, municipality Ayon kay Estrada na siya ring chairperson ng Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, layon ng panukala na makapagtayo ng…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Some Philippine senators on Tuesday expressed their dismay over the alleged leak of sensitive information from their executive session in the previous day. During the executive session, senators discussed the confidential and intelligence funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, led by Vice President Sara Duterte.…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senators have unanimously agreed to remove the confidential funds of all civilian agencies of government contained in the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget next year. At least three senators—Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Francis Escudero— confirmed this in separate instances on Tuesday. During the regular session of…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Like first-time jobseekers, indigent Filipinos should get pre-employment documents at waived or discounted rates to help with the costs of seeking employment, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who filed a bill for that this week. He said that passage of the proposed “Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay” bill will benefit members of more…
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Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Monday he is “losing patience” after floating barriers installed by the Chinese Coast Guard were discovered near the Scarborough Shoal. The senator, who is also the chairman of the Senate defense committee, said he will soon visit Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, to see what help he can…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — The employer who allegedly abused household helper Elvie Vergara was detained by the Senate on Tuesday for “continuously evading of questions” and “falsely testifying” during the justice panel’s investigation. Kasambahay Elvie faces off with alleged abusive employers at Senate hearing France Ruiz and her family were accused of torturing their maid Vergara…
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(ABS-CBN) An irate Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday strongly criticized China over the reported unlawful harvesting of corals in Rozul o Iroquios Reef and Escoda Shoal (Sabina) which are within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Escoda Shoal is 133 kilometers or 72 nautical miles away from Palawan, while Iroquis Reef is 138 nautical…
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(ABS-CBN) The Senate has scheduled for next week its inquiry on the viral road rage incident involving ex-policeman Wilfredo Gonzales and a cyclist in Quezon City last August 8. Gun-toting ex-cop dismissed from service for similar offense: PNP ‘Abuse of power’: Cyclist in road rage incident forced to sign deal – Fortun Sen. Jinggoy Estrada,…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Tuesday he aims to pass within the year the so-called Eddie Garcia bill which seeks to protect workers in the entertainment industry. House approves ‘Eddie Garcia bill’ The commitment came after it was revealed during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MAYNILA – Nais paimbestigahan ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa Senado ang nangyaring insidente ng “road rage” sa Quezon City noong Agosto 8 na nauwi sa pamamatok at pagkakasa ng baril ng isang dating pulis laban sa nakaalitan nitong siklista. Sa kanyang manifestation sa sesyon ng Senado, sinabi ni Estrada na dahil sa tulong…
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