Mr. President: Over 2 decades ago, Republic Act No. 9184 or the landmark Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) was enacted into law. GPRA was principally authored and sponsored by the Sponsor’s father, Senator Edgardo J. Angara. Following its enactment, the GPRA was touted by the World Bank as world-class legislation as it had been a…
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Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, Today is a special day for us as this Chamber commends and honors a Filipino female National Scientist for her work and contributions to the medical field, especially in pioneering research which has helped us, legislators, in crafting important pieces of health-related legislation and advancing our country’s medical research. It is…
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Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It is my honor to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League. The hard work, dedication, and team work of the Senate Lady Defenders—this chamber’s volleyball team—has truly paid off…
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Mr. President, The restrained mobility of individuals due to the COVID-19 pandemic has altered financial consumers’ behavior toward digital transactions and has led to a drastic uptake in the adoption of digital financial services. While digital access to financial services may be transformational, its benefits marred by risks which could dampen financial consumers’ confidence towards…
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Mr. President, with the indulgence of the good gentleman from Cavite, Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino, I would like to be made Co-Sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191, entitled An Act Amending Republic Act No. 11235, Otherwise Known as the ‘Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act’. Under the guidance of the good sponsor,…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on PSR 877 Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 of the “Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (ILO C190) Mr. President, distinguished colleagues: I rise today to manifest my full support for the concurrence to the ratification of International Labour…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 877 Concurring in the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph
Co-Sponsorship Speech on SBN 2450 under Committee Report No. 138 Blue Economy Act Note: SJE is an author of SBN 2377, which was substituted by SBN 2450 Mr. President, my esteemed colleagues: It is an honor to co-sponsor SBN 2450 or the Blue Economy Act today as we celebrate the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on SBN 2145 — in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 2023 and 2148 (filed by SJE) VAT Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists September 18, 2023 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues: I rise to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 2145 under Committee Report No. 106 or the Creation of a VAT Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists. …
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