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Senators hope new PhilHealth chief revives struggling agency

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — “Do not do what your predecessor did.” These were the words used by Senate President Chiz Escudero when he was asked to comment on the appointment of Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Escudero said…
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Jinggoy wants socmed taught in elementary

(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada wants to include internet and social media subjects in elementary and high school curriculum. Estrada filed Senate Bill (SB) 2934 in order to help children and the youth understand the internet and protect them from online dangers as they have become “increasingly technologically savvy.” He said…
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Keeping our children safe online: The need for Internet safety education in schools 

(BUSINESS MIRROR) The Internet can be a powerful resource for learning, exploration, and connection, but it also presents a variety of risks, from cyberbullying and misinformation to online predators and inappropriate content. By equipping our children with the skills to identify these risks and handle them appropriately, we can assist them in building the digital…
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Jinggoy files resolution to honor Gloria Romero 

(MANILA TIMES) (UPDATE) SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada filed Senate Resolution 1290 seeking to honor the late movie icon Gloria Romero, the “Queen of Philippine Cinema.” Romero, Gloria Anne Galla in real life, passed away on Jan. 25. She was 91. Senator Estrada said that Romero had a significant role in enriching Philippine cinema…
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Jinggoy To China: Stop West Philippine Sea Provocative Actions 

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged China to stop all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea. “I urge the Chinese government to cease all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea and adhere to international norms,” he said. “I also call on the international community to support our efforts in upholding…
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Senado nagbigay-pugay sa Reyna ng Pelikulang Pilipino

(JOURNAL NEWS) IPINASA ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang Senate Resolution No. 1290 bilang pagpupugay sa buhay at kontribusyon ng yumaong aktres na si Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, mas kilala bilang Gloria Romero, na pumanaw noong Enero 25, 2025, sa edad na 91. Kinilala ang kanyang mahalagang papel sa pagpapayaman ng pelikulang Pilipino…
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Jinggoy Estrada Honors Gloria Romero: Forever Etched In PH Cinema

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said late actress Gloria Romero will never be forgotten. “Hindi maitatanggi na nakaukit na ang pangalan na Gloria Romero sa mundo ng pelikulang Filipino maging sa daigdig ng telebisyon,” he said about the actress who passed away last Jan. 25 at the age of 91. “Mahirap tumbasan ang…
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Estrada condemns China’s use of sonic weapon to harass PCG

(BALITA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday condemned China’s use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in the West Philippine Sea, calling it an “unacceptable provocation” and a serious escalation of aggressive tactics. The PCG said China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3103 used the acoustic…
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Senate OKs bill granting free legal assistance for MUP personnel

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on the third and final reading a bill seeking to provide free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel facing charges arising from incidents related to the performance of their duty. With 21 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and no abstentions, Senate Bill No. 2814, or…
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Protecting kids online: Jinggoy Estrada pushes for internet safety in school curriculum

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill called the proposed Internet Safety Protection Act which seeks to have internet and social media education be part of elementary and high school curriculum. “The Internet Safety Protection Act is a proactive approach to ensure that Filipino children are informed and resilient in the…
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