TO raise the level of awareness on their rights and duties as Filipino citizens and for a better appreciation of the country’s history, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estradahas filed a bill proposing the inclusion of constitutional education in the curriculum of junior and senior high school students. “A nationalist mindset must be instilled in Filipino learners who…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is set to file a resolution seeking an investigation, in aid of urgent remedial legislation, into the latest crisis that hit the country’s main gateway on New Year’s Day. “The incident aggravates the already unpleasant image of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). It has been repeatedly labeled as one of…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 379 commending and congratulating the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, for winning three gold medals and becoming the world champion in the women’s 55-kilogram category at the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships in Bogota, Colombia. “Diaz continues to bring immense pride,…
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THE Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development will get the ball rolling on bills seeking to protect caregivers against abuse, harassment, violence, and exploitation and requiring the grant of benefits, including the monetization of unused annual service incentive leaves, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday said. “Nais nating bigyan hindi lang ng…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday filed a Senate resolution commending and congratulating movie director Jun Robles Lana for winning the “Best Film” award in the recent 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. “The remarkable achievement of Lana in the prestigious international film competition is yet another proof of the inherent ingenuity, creativity, and world-class…
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AS the nation mourns the loss of veteran artist and music icon Sylvia La Torre, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy to her family and recognizing her invaluable contribution to the growth of Philippine arts and culture. “A music icon, trailblazing entertainer, and a pioneer for female Filipino performers,…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has questioned why proponents are rushing the approval of the proposed P275 billion sovereign wealth fund when senators have yet to iron out kinks and hold public debates to discuss the matter. Estrada, in an interview on Saturday, said that while he is not against the approval of the proposed Maharlika…
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IN recognition of their remarkable achievements in international competitions that brought great honor and pride to the country, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada seeks Senate commendation for the latest batch of achievers in the field of sports. Estrada, on Monday, filed Senate Resolution Nos. 309 commending and congratulating Tokyo Olympics silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio and…
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CALLING it a grave injustice to war veterans, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has enjoined his fellow senators to upgrade the 28-year-old disability pension of disabled veterans, the value of which under the current cost of living is only worth P287. The P1,000 to P1,700 monthly pension for military veterans and their dependents under RA 6948…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said the bill seeking to institutionalize the declaration of the National Hijab Day every February 1 of every year is a simple yet meaningful piece of legislation that would benefit Muslim women. “Through the National Hijab Day, we are encouraging present and future generations to imbibe the culture and spirit behind the…
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