(MANILA BULLETIN) Two senators are optimistic that Donald Trump’s return will sustain the Philippines’ strong ties with the United States (US). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the country will remain a significant ally of the United States under Trump’s administration. “The Philippines has established a longstanding strategic alliance with the United States,…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked fellow lawmakers to support his bill that seeks to outlaw the production and use of chemical weapons. “Layunin natin na huwag magamit ang dual-use chemicals sa pagbuo ng mapaminsalang chemical weapons,” said Estrada concerning the Senate bill that he filed, the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act. Dual-use chemicals are…
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(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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(ABANTE) Naghain si Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ng isang panukalang batas na naglalayong ituring na isang krimen ang panghihimasok ng mga employer at ng gobyerno kontra sa pagbuo ng unyon ng mga manggagawa, kasama na ang pag-harass sa sinumang nagnanais na sumali dito. “Sa kabila ng paggarantiya sa ilalim ng Konstitusyon sa…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday sought the passage of a measure that aims to further strengthen the rights of Filipino workers by criminalizing interference with labor unions and harassment of workers. In pushing for Senate Bill 2735 or the proposed Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act, Estrada noted…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to further strengthen workers’ rights to form unions and protect them from any form of harassment. In filing Senate Bill No. 2735 or the proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act,” Estrada seeks to address gaps in the Labor Code and…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to further strengthen workers’ rights to form unions and protect them from any form of harassment. In filing Senate Bill No. 2735 or the proposed “Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers’ Act,” Estrada seeks to address gaps in the Labor Code and…
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(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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(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATORS expressed outrage on Saturday over the possibility that dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo might seek reelection next year despite being stripped of her title and being charged with serious crimes, including human trafficking. “It seems that Alice Guo has not stopped defrauding the people, even though she is in jail,” said…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has frowned on the idea of allowing dismissed mayor Alice Guo to seek reelection in Bamban, Tarlac as she faces serious charges of human trafficking. The senator said Guo has no right to run for public office, which should be reserved for Filipinos only. He accused Guo of…
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