Tag: ABS-CBN News

Jinggoy Estrada: Disability pension ng mga beterano, dapat itaas

(ABS-CBN) Nasa plenaryo na ng Senado ang panukalang batas na magrerepaso sa disability pension ng mga beteranong may kapansanan. Sa kanyang sponsorship speech, sinabi ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada na hindi makatarungan ang buwanang pension na P1,000- P1,700. Sabi ni Estrada, kung isasaalang-alang ang mataas na halaga ng pamumuhay ngayon at lagay ng kanilang kalusugan, kakarampot…
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After K-drama remark, Jinggoy seeks tax breaks, other perks for ‘ailing’ entertainment industry

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada delivered a privilege speech Tuesday to clarify his viral remark on “banning” K-dramas and other foreign shows in favor of locally-produced content. “One good thing that came out of this issue is that it has paved the way for the discussion on the matters concerning the Philippine entertainment…
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Padilla, Estrada debate over judiciary appointments

MANILA — Should the nomination of judiciary officials still lie on the decision of the President or should be relegated to the Commission on Appointments (CA)? For Supreme Court outsiders, JBC sets minimum years of service left as requirement for SC post This question was posed by Sen. Robin Padilla during Monday’s Senate Finance committee…
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