(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday (Oct. 1) urged television and movie companies to put in place mechanisms that would address sexual harassment complaints. Estrada reminded that this is already required under Republic Act (RA) No. 11996, also known as the Eddie Garcia Act. “Hindi na uubra ang pagbabalewala sa mga…
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(POLITIKO) The proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the President (OP) is “deemed submitted” to the Senate plenary after being approved by the Committee on Finance in less than 10 minutes of deliberation on Monday (September 23). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada moved for the approval of the P10.5 billion proposed budget of…
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Today is a historic milestone for our Filipino seafarers. The signing into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers or Republic Act 12021 is the culmination of my years of hard work in pushing for its passage since the 16th Congress, and I am deeply proud that it has finally come to fruition. The…
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(MALAYA) PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday urged Filipinos to unleash the heroes within themselves for the sake of their family and community and dedicate it to building a new Philippines that is strong, prosperous, resilient, and secure for present and future generations. In his National Heroes’ Day message, the President paid tribute to the “unsung champions”…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada is urging President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos to use an iron fist against smugglers and hoarders of agricultural products. In his second State of the Nation address on Monday, Marcos warned agri smugglers and hoarders, saying their days are already numbered. “Dapat gamitan na niya ng kamay na bakal…
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Optimistic and resolute is how I would describe the President’s State of the Nation Address. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, I am pleased to learn about the emphasis placed on further improving employment opportunities for our kababayans and creating a better working environment for our OFWs. Bolstering employment opportunities is…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators are expecting a realistic report on the current administration’s achievements, struggles, stand on specific social issues, and progress in its initiatives when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, delivers his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 24. In a statement on Sunday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said…
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Aside from outlining the administration’s policy priorities, including the legislative agenda and plans to address pressing national issues, I am looking forward to hearing the President’s plans for job creation, poverty reduction, measures to stimulate economic growth, and matters concerning security threats, particularly on the issue of China’s aggressive actions within the West Philippine Sea.…
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(GMA NEWS) Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senate defense committee chairman Jinggoy Estrada see no controversy in the appointment of Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner as next Armed Forces of the Philippines chief. The senators said the designation to a new post was compliant with the law on military officials’ fixed term. Estrada…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senators on Monday expressed their support for the adoption of the new governance slogan “Bagong Pillipinas” as it raises awareness and cultivates a new culture of good governance and progressive leadership. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said the new slogan emphasizes the administration’s ultimate objective to serve the people through good governance. “We…
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