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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Jinggoy files resolution honoring late DMW chief Toots Ople: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Sec. Maria Susana “Toots” Ople when the latter paid the lawmaker a visit in his satellite office sometime last year. Estrada filed Senate Resolution No. 749 expressing profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 747 Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople August 23, 2023 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph
Co-Sponsorship Speech Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences on the Death of DMW Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. I rise to Co-Sponsor with a heavy heart Senate Resolution No. 747, taking into consideration my proposed Senate Resolution no. 749 expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincerest condolences…
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It is hard to fathom the impact of Maria Susana “Toots” Ople’s passing on the lives of those she dedicated herself to helping- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Toots fought tirelessly for their cause in recent years, making her a modern hero in their eyes. Toots devoted her life to aiding our OFWs and played…
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