Tag: Politiko

From pages to pixels: Jinggoy proposes P500-million budget for public school textbooks to go digital

(POLITIKO) A digital shift in public education has been proposed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada. Estrada made the latest proposal to digitize textbooks and reference books in public elementary and secondary schools in a bid to attain an ideal 1:1 textbook-student ratio. The senator has filed Senate Bill No. 2075, also known as the proposed…
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Jinggoy Estrada seeks ‘mutually beneficial result’ for workers, employers amid wage hike proposals

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is aiming for a win-win solution that considers the interests of both workers and employers on the matter of wage hike proposals. Estrada, head of the Senate committee on labor, employment and Human Resources development, recognized the need to balance the needs of workers with the capacity of employers to preserve…
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Musical tribute: Former Cabinet members serenade Erap on 86th birthday

(POLITIKO) Former President Joseph Estrada’s presidency may have been short-lived, but the enduring bond of camaraderie and respect between the former leader and his Cabinet members endures. Estrada recently got a sweet musical tribute from former officials of his administration on his birthday. Estrada, who led the country from 1998 to 2001, turned 86 on…
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Jinggoy to gov’t: Give livelihood aid to OFWs displaced by Sudan conflict

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called on the government to provide livelihood assistance to Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in Sudan. According to Estrada, many of these displaced Filipinos will likely have minimal savings and would need assistance for alternative employment when they return home. Estrada, chair of the Senate panel on labor and…
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‘Mapapa-extra rice ka sa sarap!’ Jinggoy cooks ‘Bangus ala Pobre’

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is known for his political career, but it turns out he is also a whiz in the kitchen. Estrada dropped a new video on Youtube showcasing his cooking skills. In the episode, the senator can be seen whipping up one of his signature dishes, “Bangus ala Pobre,” with ease. The cooking…
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New TikTok teaser: Cooking with Jinggoy

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is back on kitchen duty. Estrada dropped a teaser clip showing off his culinary skills on his TikTok and other social media accounts. The nine-second video carried the caption: “Mahulaan nyo kaya ano niluluto ko?” Clad in an apron, the senator can be seen cooking up a storm on a gas…
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Happy birthday idol! Jinggoy thanks dad Erap for love, guidance

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is wishing his dad, former President Joseph Estrada, a very happy birthday. Estrada took to Facebook to show his love and appreciation for his father, describing the former leader his idol and inspiration. The latest social media post included a number of father-and-son snapshots through the years. “Happy happy birthday sa…
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Para mas accessible sa publiko: Jinggoy bats for online publication of laws in Official Gazette, print media sites

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called for the online publication of all laws in the Official Gazette and those of newspapers as a prerequisite of effectivity, Estrada made the proposal on expanding the legal and recognized format and channel of publication of laws under his Senate bill 1645 in a bid to address the limited…
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Erap’s nostalgic reunion with former Cabinet members

(POLITIKO) Former President Joseph Estrada had a major hit of nostalgia when he reunited with four former members of his Cabinet. The reunion took place while attending a recent birthday party of the former president’s son, Senator Jinggoy Estrada. In attendance were a few of Estrada’s old friends and colleagues including former Budget Secretary Benjamin…
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Good times for old friends: Erap, Anwar reunite in PH

(POLITIKO) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took time off from his packed schedule Wednesday (March 1) to see an old friend, former President Joseph Estrada, in Makati City. Senator Jinggoy Estrada said his father and Anwar had a private dinner with him, former Trade Secretary Jose Pardo and the lawmaker’s brother, Jude. Jinggoy described the…
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