(MANILA STANDARD) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday backed the passage of a proposed measure seeking equal employment opportunities for indigenous peoples (IPs). The CHR welcomed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1026 authored by Senator Jinggoy Estrada which aims to address the issues of poverty and inequalities affecting members of indigenous communities by providing…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Senators are demanding accountability for the July 27 Laguna Lake capsizing in which 27 people died, with Senator Grace Poe saying the committee on public services which she chairs, is ready to conduct a probe to check if there was negligence or corruption involved. She said the Senate investigation must shed light on…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 695 seeking to commend and congratulate James Aranas and Johann Chua for securing the country’s historic fourth World Cup of Pool title, the most for any country, in Lugo, Spain early this month. “Their journey from being underdogs to unexpected champions, toppling high-ranking players…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said he was pleased to learn about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plans on further improving employment opportunities and creating a better working environment for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Bolstering employment opportunities is essential for driving economic growth and reducing poverty in the country,” he said. “By investing in infrastructure and…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said indigenous people should not be discriminated against when it comes to employment opportunities. Estrada, the chairperson of the Senate labor committee, also said belonging to an indigenous group should not be used as a basis for hiring a potential employee. Estrada filed Senate Bill No. 1026 which makes…
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(MANILA STANDARD) When it comes to workers’ wages in the Philippines, how much is enough? Well, as far as labor groups are concerned, it’s never enough—and apparently will never be adequate to keep body and soul together. The recent decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Metro Manila grants a P40…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Rumors continued to swirl Monday about an alleged leadership coup at the Senate, which came as Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri was still in Washington DC, on an official visit. The persistent speculation in the upper chamber was that Zubiri would be ousted during the opening of the 2nd Regular Session of the…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Addressing the criticisms of a lack of decorum within the Senate, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada acknowledged the importance of maintaining professionalism in the said institution. Having served as Senate President Pro Tempore for six years (from 2007 to 2013) and presiding over countless plenary session proceedings, Estrada also said there should be “respectful conduct…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Senator Jinggoy Estrada wants a law against the unauthorized use, sale, and manufacture of police, military, and Coast Guard uniforms. Estrada said violators should be fined P20,000 and serve 10 years in jail. He also said persons who will be found to be engaged in the unauthorized manufacture and sale of these uniforms…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is calling for the legislation of a value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for foreign tourists to further boost visitor arrivals in the country. He said this will allow foreign tourists to get a rebate of the 12% VAT on goods they bought from the Philippines, similar to the practice of other countries.…
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