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Estrada wants responsible internet use included in basic education curriculum

(MANILA STANDARD) Noting how children are becoming increasingly technologically savvy, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a measure aimed at equipping elementary and high school students with the knowledge and tools to help them navigate the virtual world safely and responsibly. Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 2934 proposing the inclusion of internet…
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‘The Monster’ sighting bothers Estrada, commends PCG for vigilance

(MANILA STANDARD) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed deep concern over the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) largest vessel, dubbed ‘The Monster,’ in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In a statement late Monday, Estrada said he was particularly bothered, considering the recent recovery of an underwater drone traced to China…
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Estrada eyes food banks, hubs for quicker relief ops

(MANILA STANDARD) To expedite the delivery of relief goods and supplies during crises and natural disasters, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada proposed the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles. These hubs will store non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, and essential supplies for immediate deployment to affected areas, he stated.…
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Lawmakers hope good relations between Philippines, US continue under Trump 

(MANILA STANDARD) Philippine senators are optimistic about the prospects for stronger and more dynamic relations between the country and the United States under Donald Trump’s administration. “The election of Donald Trump with a clear and commanding mandate should bring healing and stability to the United States, which, in recent years, has been polarized by diverging…
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Estrada seeks to criminalize harassing labor union members

(MANILA STANDARD) Senator Jinggoy Estrada introduced a bill to improve workers’ rights to organize and prohibit employers and government authorities from interfering or harassing union members. The proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act” aims to address gaps in the Labor Code and reinforce the implementation of Article III, Section 8 of the…
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Estrada seeks to criminalize harassing labor union members

(MANILA STANDARD) The proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act” aims to address gaps in the Labor Code and reinforce the implementation of Article III, Section 8 of the 1987 Constitution, which guarantees the right to form unions, associations, or societies without restriction. The bill would make it illegal for employers or government…
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Jinggoy, Cynthia, and Loren deny Chiz ouster plot

(MANILA STANDARD) Three senators of the 24-member upper house on Monday denied being part of a plot to unseat Senate President Francis Escudero. In separate statements to the media, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada and Senators Loren Legarda and Cynthia Villar quashed rumors they were out to remove Escudero who was elected to the…
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Estrada chides Ong, questions details of her birth certificate

(MANILA STANDARD) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed doubts on the Filipino heritage of Cassandra Li Ong, who appeared for the first time in the joint public hearing of the upper chamber regarding allegations of human trafficking linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Ong, the representative of Lucky South 99 POGO hub in…
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CHR hails Estrada for bill on out-of-school youths

(MANILA STANDARD) THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday lauded Senator Jinggoy Estrada for filing Senate Bill No. 2633 or An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of out-of-school youth. The proposed measure aims to empower and encourage children unable to attend school to contribute…
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Estrada aims to curb food waste by making food donations mandatory under new bill

(MANILA STANDARD) Citing an increase in the number of Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger, which rose to 14.2 percent in March 2024 from 12.6 percent in December last year, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sought to donate excess edible food to charity. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) refers to involuntary hunger as experiencing hunger…
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