Mr. President, our country is replete with creative people who produce world-class and highly compelling materials for the local and global audiences. This measure is the Senate’s recognition of the immense talent, dedication, and contribution not just of Filipino artists, but also those behind the camera who put their heart and soul to come up…
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Eddie Garcia bill up for final reading: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says the proposed Eddie Garcia Law which seeks to provide protection to the rights and ensure the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate and is now due for third and final reading next week. The Chairperson of…
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A BILL seeking to provide protection to the rights and ensuring the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate and is now due for third and final reading next week, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “Even after his passing, Eddie Garcia, widely regarded as the greatest Filipino actor of…
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Eddie Garcia bill hurdles second reading: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (center) is in a celebratory mood after steering the approval on second reading of the proposed Eddie Garcia Law on Monday, February 12, 2024. Estrada, sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2505, the measure that will ensure the protection of the welfare of workers in the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) AT A GLANCE Senator Jinggoy Estrada has endorsed for plenary consideration the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes policies for the protection of movie and television workers–four years after it was first introduced in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has endorsed for plenary consideration the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes…
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(ONLINE BALITA) Pormal nang inendorso sa plenaryo ng Senado ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang “Eddie Garcia” bill, ang panukalang nagtatatag ng mga patakaran para sa proteksyon ng mga manggagawa sa industriya ng pelikula at telebisyon, apat na taon nang nakabinbin sa Senado. “Nakalulungkot mang banggitin, pero ang panukalang ito ay bunga ng aksidente sa…
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𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada seeks the support of his colleagues for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2505 or the “Eddie Garcia Law”, a measure that will ensure the welfare of workers in the movie and television industry. Estrada noted the dangers of physical and mental strain of overworked people which also reduces…
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FOUR years since it was first introduced in the Senate, the proposed Eddie Garcia law—a measure instituting policies for the protection of movie and television workers—has finally been endorsed for plenary consideration, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Nakalulungkot mang banggitin, pero ang panukalang ito ay bunga ng aksidente sa television shooting naging dahilan ng…
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SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development ‘Eddie Garcia’ Law 5 December 2023 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, distinguished guests, a pleasant afternoon. Your Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, joint with the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, is honored to sponsor Senate Bill…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors on the floor early Tuesday night, December 5, 2023, the proposed “Eddie Garcia Law” — a measure instituting policies for the protection of movie and television workers. The untimely death of Garcia, a screen legend, led some actors and workers to push for reforms to provide better working conditions for…
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