(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill called the proposed Internet Safety Protection Act which seeks to have internet and social media education be part of elementary and high school curriculum. “The Internet Safety Protection Act is a proactive approach to ensure that Filipino children are informed and resilient in the…
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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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(POLITIKO) With the 2025 midterm elections barely five months away, politikos are taking advantage of every chance to get public exposure—with the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night providing them the opportunity to score free airtime. Six politikos running in the midterm polls shared the spotlight with celebrities at the 2024 MMFF Gabi…
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(POLITIKO) Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has hailed the Senate passage of the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act. “Thirty-one years after the Philippines signed the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and 28 years since the Senate concurred in the ratification of the same, finally we are one step closer to fulfilling our commitment of enacting a…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the decision of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish permanent evacuation centers in every city and municipality. “Kung may maaasahang ligtas na lugar sa panahon ng kagipitan o kalamidad, hindi na mag-aatublili ang mga kababayan natin na lumikas kung kinakailangan at magsumiksik sa…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has expressed support for the Reciprocal Access and Cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Japan. “Japan has been our partner in development in more ways than one,” said Estrada who chairs the Senate Senate Committee on National Defense and Security. “It is about time that we stand…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged the international community to condemn the latest Chinese harassment of a Philippine ship in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I call upon the international community to join us in condemning these acts of aggression and support our efforts in upholding the rule of law in the…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to criminalize the interference and harassment of labor unions and their members by employers and government authority. Estrada said despite constitutional protections allowing workers to form unions, many still face coercion and intimidation, which undermines their rights. “These actions ultimately seek to suppress…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has called for government action in response to the Russian submarine that was spotted in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. “We urge the relevant authorities–the Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Department of Foreign Affairs–to take immediate action and…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada shared the worries of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea. “This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions,” Estrada said…
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