(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said Davao Del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez’s call for the “withdrawal of support” to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is uncalled for. Alvarez, in a rally in Davao del Norte on Sunday, encouraged the “withdrawal of support” to the chief executive, saying doing so…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Laborers who brave the heat in their place of work deserve additional incentives or benefits, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada suggested on Monday. In a statement, the Senate committee chairman on labor appealed for compassion and understanding from employers during extreme weather conditions. Estrada warned of the health and safety risks posed by the…
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(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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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called on employers to show compassion and give incentives to employees who continue to work amid the hot weather. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has urged employers to give incentives to their employees who continue to work despite the ongoing heat waves. “Mahalaga na bigyan ng pagkilala at pagpapahalaga ang dedikasyon ng…
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(RADYO PILIPINAS) Nanawagan si Senate Committee on Labor chairman Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa mga employer na magbigay konsiderasyon sa kanilang mga empleyado kaugnay ng kanilang mga working schedule ngayong napakainit ng panahon. Ayon kay Estrada, bagamat pinagpapasalamat niya ang inilabas na kautusan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) o ang DOLE advisory no. 17-2022…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, April 8 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide some flexibility to workers who need to work despite the scorching hot weather. Estrada made the appeal after the DOLE issued Advisory No. 17-2022 giving workers an option not to report for work to avoid…
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(HEAD TOPICS) The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to protect the creative industry against online piracy. The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office to protect…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines during the Duterte administration. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to grant a salary increase to civilian government employees in four tranches—from 2025 to 2028—has been filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, through his Senate Bill No. 2611, also known as Salary Standardization VI, said the granting of additional benefits and modification of salary schedule would allow…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities could have a significant impact on the lives of Zambales residents who rely on fishing and may disturb the overall balance of the ecosystem. “The ongoing dredging activities…
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