Tag: Press Release

Jinggoy endorses Eddie Garcia bill to plenary

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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Only new entrants will be required to give contribution – Jinggoy

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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Statement on the resumption of peace talks and grant of amnesty to rebels

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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Call For Peace, Stability in Asia Pacific Region

(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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Jinggoy bill protecting apprentice workers from labor violations moves to plenary

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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Jinggoy: Bill establishing evacuation centers for cities, municipalities advances in Senate plenary

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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Jinggoy: Legislate 1K monthly hazard pay for barangay tanods

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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Jinggoy pushes for institutionalization of ‘Bantay Dagat’ volunteers or sea wardens

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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Jinggoy: Gilas’ historic victory in Asian Games 2023 deserves Senate recognition

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players, saying that their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – the first men’s basketball gold medal since 1962 – deserves to be celebrated by the Filipino nation and merits the highest commendation from the Senate. “The success of Gilas…
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Jinggoy backs waiving of college entrance exam fees for indigent and deserving students

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is backing efforts of his colleagues to pass a law that would require private universities and colleges to waive entrance examination fees for underprivileged graduating high school students and those who rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Estrada noted the increasing number of high school graduates in…
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