(GMA NEWS) At least three senators on Tuesday urged government agencies to provide logistical support and prepare livelihood contingencies for undocumented Filipinos staying in the United States who might be subjected to deportation following the victory of President-elect Donald Trump. Senator Imee Marcos, chairperson of the Senate foreign relations committee, reiterated her concern about the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, November 12 urged the Marcos government to approach the imminent policy shift in the United States calmly instead of agitating undocumented Filipinos that would be facing an imminent immigration crackdown. “Instead of sounding alarmist, our government officials should focus on creating a comprehensive contingency plan…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada slammed officials for causing alarm about the deportation of an estimated 300,000 undocumented Filipinos once President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. Estrada said the Philippine government should instead come up with a contingency plan to assist the mass exodus of undocumented migrants back to the Philippines. “Instead of sounding…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Amid fears of mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the United States under a second Trump administration, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the Philippine government must prepare a “comprehensive contingency plan” to help undocumented Filipinos in the US return to the country. “Madaling sabihin, pero mahirap gawin. Madaling sabihin na…
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I join our President in extending heartfelt gratitude to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his benevolent decision to grant pardon to 143 of our kababayans who have committed minor offenses. This act of compassion and understanding brings immense relief to the families of those pardoned and strengthens the bonds of friendship…
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Mr. President, this representation has always been an advocate of the protection of rights and promotion of welfare of our workers, including the Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. Since my first stint as a legislator, in the performance of my duties as the Chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment, I was given the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday, October 11 expressed his deep sympathies to the families and loved ones of the two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were killed following the attack of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. “The tragic deaths of two OFWs in Israel are a grim occurrence, and we offer…
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The tragic deaths of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel are a grim occurrence, and we offer our deepest sympathies to their families and loved ones. We must stand ready to provide immediate assistance and support to our kababayans affected by the ongoing tension in Israel. We must ensure that the necessary aid reaches…
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(BUSINESS MIRROR) THE Senate unanimously adopted Resolution No. 747 Wednesday expressing the chamber’s condolences on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople, whom they recalled as a tireless advocate for migrant workers’ rights, among others, both in her work in and out of government. Before the unanimous vote was…
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TOOTS OPLE, A BEACON OF HOPE: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors a resolution honoring the late Sec. Susan “Toots” Ople during the plenary session on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. In mourning Ople’s passing, Estrada cited how the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief “left an indelible mark on the lives of our overseas Filipino workers,” for her advocacy…
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