Tag: Press Release

Jinggoy pushes as much as P10M for informants on tax evaders, smugglers

To boost gov’t revenue, curb corruptionJinggoy pushes as much as P10M for informants on tax evaders, smugglers TO strengthen the fight against tax fraudsters and smugglers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 1011, a measure that offers bigger, fairer, and more rational rewards for informants who would expose large-scale violators of the…
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Jinggoy commends Gilas Pilipinas’ twin successes in 33rd SEA Games

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending and congratulating the Gilas Pilipinas men’s and women’s basketball teams for their back-to-back gold medal victories in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, after defeating host country Thailand in the hard-fought finals to reclaim regional supremacy in the sport Filipinos love most. “Both teams’ stellar achievements firmly…
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Jinggoy seeks honor for Filipinas’ historic first SEA Games gold

FOR ushering in a new era in women’s football in Southeast Asia – long dominated by Vietnam and Thailand over the past four decades – Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a commendation for the Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas. “Their historic success marks another important milestone for Philippine sports and for Filipina…
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Jinggoy hails PH men’s and women’s softball teams for SEA Games feat

Golden sweepJinggoy hails PH men’s and women’s softball teams for SEA Games feat SAYING that the twin triumphs of the national squads not only boosted the country’s medal tally in the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games but also reaffirmed the Philippines’ dominance in regional softball, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending…
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Jinggoy files bill to criminalize red-tagging

Protecting lives, ending fearJinggoy files bill to criminalize red-tagging SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a landmark measure seeking to put an end to the dangerous practice of red-tagging, which has long been linked to harassment, rights violations, and even the killings of activists, journalists, community leaders, and ordinary citizens across the country. “Red-tagging is…
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Jinggoy files bill granting 50% cut on OFW remittance fees, tax deductions to service providers

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure seeking to slash the remittance fees for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by 50 percent, a landmark proposal aimed at protecting the workers’ hard-earned money — the lifeblood of millions of Filipino families — from excessive charges, unfair practices, and financial exploitation. Under the proposal, banks and non-bank…
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Jinggoy files bill giving urban poor priority rights to own government-owned land they occupy

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the approval of a measure that will give underprivileged families living in resettlement areas the right to own the lots they have called home for years. “If they are the actual occupants and qualified beneficiaries, they should be first in line – not last. Pangarap ng bawat pamilyang…
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Jinggoy: Institutionalize WPS education among elementary students to fight disinformation, defend what is rightfully ours

TO counter the spread of disinformation fueled by elaborate networks and to enlighten the younger generation about the importance of the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed a measure mandating the inclusion of information on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the basic education curriculum. Estrada said the initiative…
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Jinggoy proposes standard rates, free parking for customers

FINDING a parking space — especially in Metro Manila — is difficult enough and paying exorbitant fees shouldn’t make it even worse. To promote fairness and protect consumers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced Senate Bill No. 1001 which seeks to end excessive and unreasonable parking fees imposed by malls, commercial establishments, and parking facilities…
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Jinggoy pushes extension of estate tax amnesty until June 2028

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty, which ended last June 14, for another three years, or until June 14, 2028, to give Filipino families more time to settle long-standing inheritance issues without fear of penalties or overwhelming financial obligations. “Maraming pamilyang Filipino ang dekada nang pinoproblema…
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