(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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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is now seeking the passage of a measure seeking to include internet and social media studies in the curriculum of elementary and high school students. Given how children nowadays are becoming increasingly technologically savvy, Estrada said it is imperative to equip elementary and high school students…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, January 27 slammed China’s use of a deafening sonic device against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels saying it signifies its intention to intensify its “aggressive tactics” against the country. “China’s use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass our PCG vessels is…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to include internet and social media education in elementary and high school curricula nationwide has been filed in the Senate. In his Senate Bill No. 2934, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada noted how children are becoming increasingly technologically savvy. He said filing the measure would help equip…
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(ABANTE) Dahil “technologically savvy” na ngayon ang mga kabataan, itinutulak ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ang isang panukala na naglalayong isama ang internet safety education curriculum ng mga mag-aaral sa elementary at high school. Sabi ni Estrada, layunin ng kanyang Senate Bill No. 2934 na matulungan ang mga estudyante na maintindihan ang internet…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday renewed his call for urgent amendments to the country’s “outdated” espionage laws following the recent arrest of an alleged Chinese spy and his two Filipino associates. Estrada had previously filed Senate Bill (SB) 2368, which seeks to modernize existing laws under Commonwealth Act 616 and…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill aiming to turn the Philippines into a top filming destination. “The power of film and TV shows to turn ordinary locations into iconic tourist attractions is undeniable,” said the senator. Estrada explained this is the reason he filed Senate Bill No. 2857, the proposed Film Philippines…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant. With 21 votes, the Senate adopted the version of House Bill 10841. Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the proposal would help the PCG chief effectively carry out his duties and implement…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate on Monday, January 20 honored Sofronio Vazquez, who won the American reality singing competition “The Voice.” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the senators in honoring Vazquez, who made history for being the first Filipino and Asian to win the long-running talent show. Vazquez was present at the Senate plenary to…
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(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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