Tag: Press Release

Senate defense committee to take up bill seeking to amend fixed AFP tenure law, other related measures – Jinggoy

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada assured the public today the Senate committee on defense will thoroughly scrutinize proposed bills seeking to remove the fixed term for some military officials before presenting it for plenary deliberations. Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation, said the committee has set a hearing on…
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Ateneo’s international debate feat deserves the highest Senate commendation – Jinggoy

CALLING the victory of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) students in the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) an extraordinary accomplishment, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the historic first win for the country deserves the highest commendation from the Senate. “Their momentous victory is proof of the Filipino students’ capacity to stand alongside the world’s…
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Jinggoy hails Filipino kickboxing champs

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada hailed the Philippine contingent for clinching medals in the recently-concluded 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championships in Bangkok. “The Filipino fighters and warriors in the elite kickboxing competition embodied the unyielding courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit of the nation confronted with adversities and formidable challenges. Their successful outing and victory in the international…
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Jinggoy: PH Constitution should be part of high school curricula

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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‘Let’s save NAIA from becoming a national disgrace’ – Jinggoy

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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Jinggoy seeks commendation for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo

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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Caregivers protection package bill gets rolling in the Senate

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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Jinggoy files Senate resolution commending movie director Jun Lana

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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Jinggoy honors late artist Sylvia La Torre

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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Maharlika Wealth Fund bill needs to be scrutinized, debated extensively – Jinggoy

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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