CAREGIVERS all over the country can now look forward to better working conditions, assured benefits, and protection against all forms of abuses following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Isa itong malaking hakbang para matiyak na mapapabuti ang kalagayan ng ating mga caregivers at mabibigyan…
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Sa mga nakalipas na taon, maraming pagsubok tayong hinarap at napagtagumpayan dahil na rin sa ating pagkakapit-bisig. Ipinamalas natin ang pagiging likas na matatag nating mga Pilipino. Sa darating sa taon, patuloy sana tayong magtulungan bilang isang bayan. Magkaisa sana tayo sa layuning itaguyod ang mas magandang kinabukasan para ating sarili at sa ating mga…
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FOUR years since it was first introduced in the Senate, the proposed Eddie Garcia law—a measure instituting policies for the protection of movie and television workers—has finally been endorsed for plenary consideration, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Nakalulungkot mang banggitin, pero ang panukalang ito ay bunga ng aksidente sa television shooting naging dahilan ng…
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In reforming the military and uniformed personnel pension system ONLY new entrants in the country’s military and uniformed services will have pension deductions in their monthly pay, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. Estrada’s Committee on National Defense and Security included this amendment in the substitute measure proposing reforms in the military and uniformed personnel…
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The agreement to resume the suspended peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is a major stride towards progress. The signing of a joint communique demonstrates the readiness of both parties to exchange ideas and reach a consensus, disregarding their disparities for the betterment of our country.…
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(APPF NEWS) Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, calls on delegates of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF 31) Friday, November 24 2023 to work together in promoting peace and stability in the region. Estrada, who participated in the 3-day APPF 31 forum on…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today sponsored Senate Bill No. 2491 proposing reforms in the government’s apprenticeship program that would ensure the protection of trainee workers from labor violations. Estrada’s proposed new system for the National Apprenticeship Program ensures that new generation workers will be equipped with the necessary skills for well-paying and stable jobs and at the same time…
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THE Senate Committee on National Defense and Security has endorsed for plenary consideration on Tuesday a bill mandating the construction of typhoon-resilient and earthquake-proof evacuation centers for all cities and municipalities in the country. “Nais nating matiyak na ang mga itatayong evacuation centers ay matatag at magiging ligtas na silungan ng ating mga kababayan sa…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the legislation of a P1,000 monthly hazard pay to all duly-appointed barangay tanods, saying they deserve such incentive given the hazardous duty they perform in ensuring peace and order in the community. “Malaki ang ambag ng mga barangay tanod sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at kaligtasan ng kanilang mga nasasakupan.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize “sea wardens” or “Bantay Dagat” volunteers as force multipliers to civilian law enforcement agencies protecting municipal waters of coastal municipalities from abuse and destruction. “While performing their duties and responsibilities, they shall be considered as agents of authority. As such, Bantay Dagat volunteers will…
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