(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada is optimistic the landmark legislation that will protect the workers in the movie and television industry will be enacted before Congress adjourns sine die. The proposed Eddie Garcia Law will not go through bicameral conference deliberations after the House of Representatives adopted the bill’s Senate version. Estrada, who is…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Labor Committee Chairperson, expresses optimism on the passage of the proposed Eddie Garcia Law, a landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country before Congress adjourns sine die on May 24, 2024. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country, regardless of functions, roles, positions, or status, before Congress adjourns sine die. With the House of Representatives’ recent adoption of the Senate version of the…
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(PHILSTAR LIFE) The Senate has approved the “Eddie Garcia” bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions. Garnering 22 affirmative votes and no negative and abstentions, the upper house approved on Monday, Feb. 19 the Senate Bill No. 2505, or the “Eddie Garcia” bill on the third…
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(MANILA STANDARD) In a unanimous vote, the Senate passed on Monday Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed legislation aimed at protecting the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry, which will be known as the “Eddie Garcia Law.” Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada authored the measure, which was named after the late veteran…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions. Senate Bill No. 2505, otherwise known as the Eddie Garcia bill, received 22 affirmative, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions during Monday’s plenary session. Senator Jinggoy Estrada,…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) (UPDATE) THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the “Eddie Garcia Act” or Senate Bill (SB) 2505, which aims to protect the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry. Movie and television personalities trooped to the Senate to witness the passage of SB 2505, including couple Dingdong Dantes…
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Manifestation on Senate Bill No. 2505: Eddie Garcia Law 19 February 2024 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph COPY OF SPEECH: https://bitly.ws/3dz9F
Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed today on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed “Eddie Garcia” law, that will protect and support movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “A product of your Senate’s commitment to put forward the welfare of workers,…
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Celebrities extol Senate’s approval of Eddie Garcia Bill: Notable movie and television personalities extolled the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of proposed Eddie Garcia Law, a measure that will protect the rights and welfare of entertainment industry workers. Garcia’s wife Lilibeth (center, in purple blazer) holds a copy of Senate Bill No. 2505.…
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