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Senators urged: ‘Be role models of professionalism’

(MALAYA) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada yesterday called on his colleagues to serve as “role models of professionalism” after former Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon criticized what he said was the “erosion of the prestige of the Senate as an institution” and the “lack of decorum” among some senators. “Each member should take responsibility for their…
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Jinggoy bats for professionalism, respect in Senate

(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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Senators want study on 5% to 9% contributions to MUP pensions

(GMA NEWS) Senators over the weekend called for a thorough study on the Marcos administration economic team’s proposal to have military and uniformed personnel (MUP) contribute up to 9% of their monthly pay to their pension systems, citing the country’s current fiscal condition.advertisement In a statement released Sunday, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he would…
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Estrada on decorum comments: Feedback essential in democratic process

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Sunday said that comments on the “lack of decorum” in the Senate must be taken as constructive feedback and must be addressed collectively by its members. Estrada made the statement after former Senate president Franklin Drilon appealed to some senators to mind their conduct during sessions and…
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Addressing lack of decorum in Senate requires collective effort from leadership, says Jinggoy

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, June 18 expressed his support to former Senate president Franklin Drilon’s recent remarks on the need for the Upper Chamber’s leadership to address criticisms about the lack of decorum of some senators. Having served as Senate president pro tempore for six years and presiding over countless plenary…
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Senator pushes for bill institutionalizing publication of ‘The People’s Budget’

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is now seeking the passage of a bill that would institutionalize the publication of the so-called “The People’s Budget” or a simplified version of the annual national budget and other similar documents.  In filing Senate Bill No. 2251 or the proposed “The People’s Budget Act of 2023,” Estrada said it…
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Senator pushes for approval of magna carta for Filipino seafarers

(THE POST) SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada said it’s high time to develop a higher quality of education and training for Filipino seafarers. In a statement, Estrada stressed the near banning of Filipino seafarers from working on European Union-flagged vessels has made timely the passage of the enabling law that will protect the rights and welfare of…
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Sen. Jinggoy Estrada: Housing backlog sa bansa, mas dapat unahin sa halip na pagbibigay ng temporary housing sa Afghan nationals

(RMN) Iminungkahi ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada sa pamahalaan na unahin ang problema sa pabahay ng mga Pilipino sa halip na ‘temporary housing’ para sa Afghan foreign nationals. Ito ang iginiit ni Estrada sa gitna na rin ng pagdinig ng Senado sa hiling ng US sa Pilipinas na pansamantalang patirahin sa bansa ang nasa 50,000 Afghan…
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Pagpasa sa panukalang Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, napapanahon na −

(ONLINE BALITA) Iginiit ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang kahalagahan ng pagpasa ng panukalang Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers at sinabing napapanahon ang pagsasabatas nito matapos magbanta ang European Union na ipagbabawal ang pagkuha ng mga marinong Pilipino hangga’t hindi sumusunod ang Pilipinas sa kanilang pamantayan. Ang mga pahayag ng senador ay patungkol sa napabalitang…
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Jinggoy: Pagpasa sa Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers napapanahon na

(ABANTE) Oras na umano para ipasa na ang panukalang Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers matapos magbanta ang European Union na ipagbabawal nila ang pagkuha ng mga marinong Pilipino hangga’t hindi sumusunod ang Pilipinas sa kanilang pamantayan. Ayon kay Estrada, ang panukalang batas na ito ang magbibigay proteksyon at magtataguyod sa mga karapatan ng mga Pilipinong…
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