Fast and focused Jinggoy hits the ground running with 295 bills in the first two weeks of 20th Congress SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has hit the ground running in the 20th Congress, filing a total of 295 bills in just two weeks since the opening of the First Regular Session – a…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of as much as P1 million against scammers and unscrupulous individuals who use the free mobile emergency alert messaging system for their fraudulent schemes and election propaganda. Estrada proposed the sanctions under his Senate Bill No. 475, which…
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BUILDING on the gains from the enactment of the “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced twin measures to chart a broader disaster-ready blueprint for the country — landmark legislations that seek to revolutionize the Philippines’ disaster preparedness and response system. Among Estrada’s pet bills for the 20th Congress…
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A FINE of ₱25,000 and imprisonment of one to two years await those who refuse to comply with the government-mandated ₱50 daily salary increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila starting July 18. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada issued this warning as he also pushes for a measure that would impose stiffer…
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Landmark proposals in the 20th Congress FOR his 20 priority measures in the 20th Congress, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has put forward proposals aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Filipinos — from the elderly, to government workers, and to jobseekers —while also championing reforms that promote safer communities and future-proof essential…
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I urge all our kababayans in Israel to stay connected with our Philippine Embassy personnel for safety updates, advisories, and access to any immediate assistance they may need. While Malacañang has assured that contingency plans are in place for those who wish to return home—along with additional measures to assist those injured, displaced, or rendered…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada backed the reform initiatives of newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, saying that ramping up efforts on police response is not only necessary but long overdue. “Mahalagang-mahalaga na may tiwala ang publiko sa kapulisan. Kapag nakikita nilang may integridad at propesyonalismo ang mga…
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09 June 2025PRESS RELEASE PH first in the region and in the worldJinggoy: ‘Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster’ bill, a critical step in shifting from reactive to preventive approach A groundbreaking measure that establishes the concept of anticipatory action to reduce the impacts of forecasted hazards before they occur – that’s how Senate President…
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SAYING that it has failed to deliver its promised benefits, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the removal of the mandatory Senior High School (SHS) level under the K to 12 program in a bid to rationalize the country’s basic education system. “Ever since this education reform was put in place, it…
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Such move by Transportation Sec. Vince Dizon — issuing a department order to require PUV drivers to undergo mandatory drug testing every 90 days — is a proactive step toward ensuring road safety and protecting the welfare of commuters. It is worth examining whether this should be legislated, as it raises important considerations regarding long-term…
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