SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought an investigation into the March 17 ambush of four Army soldiers in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur to assess the peace and security situation in the southern region of the country. “Despite immense government resources being put into comprehensive peace efforts and addressing the root causes of insurgency and…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country, regardless of functions, roles, positions, or status, before Congress adjourns sine die. With the House of Representatives’ recent adoption of the Senate version of the…
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I appreciate the flexibility provided by DOLE Advisory No. 17-2022 which may apply especially to some workers who have comorbidities. The scorching heat may pose a risk to their health and safety at work. We must ensure that the workers are not unfairly burdened. We cannot overlook the financial strain this places on workers. Under…
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Following the Senate’s concurrence with Presidential Proclamation No. 404, some 3,000 former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) are expected to avail of the amnesty granted by Malacanang, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. Voting 23-0, the upper chamber adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 20, giving the green…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought the passage of a law requiring all regional and provincial hospitals to set up dialysis centers to address the rising number of kidney disease cases in the country. “Sophisticated medical equipment and advanced facilities are concentrated in highly urbanized cities. Consequently, patients from rural areas often need to travel…
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I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Coast Guard in urging China to stop harassing our vessels en route to the resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Makailang beses nang nangyari ang mga ganitong banggaan sa karagatan na kinasasangkutan ng barko ng PCG at ng…
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THE Senate today adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country, less than three months after the signing of the presidential proclamations. “The congressional concurrence to the presidential proclamations signifies the Filipino people’s support to the comprehensive peace efforts and genuine commitment of…
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AS a prominent figure in the country’s movie and television industry, the untimely passing of veteran actress Jaclyn Jose is a tragic loss to the entertainment industry as she has made a remarkable imprint for her unique and world-class talent, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Nakaukit sa kasaysayan ng pelikulang Pilipino ang mga parangal…
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Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed today on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed “Eddie Garcia” law, that will protect and support movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “A product of your Senate’s commitment to put forward the welfare of workers,…
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A BILL seeking to provide protection to the rights and ensuring the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate and is now due for third and final reading next week, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “Even after his passing, Eddie Garcia, widely regarded as the greatest Filipino actor of…
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