Press Release – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Jinggoy bill protecting apprentice workers from labor violations moves to plenary

November 22, 2023

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

November 8, 2023

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

October 30, 2023

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

October 19, 2023

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

October 11, 2023

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

October 9, 2023

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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Jinggoy files resolution commending Filipina peace negotiator for winning Magsaysay Award

October 5, 2023

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780 congratulating and commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. “She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage, tenacity, empathy, and compassion. Her storied career advocating harmony, unity, and the…
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Jinggoy seeks stiffer penalties vs game-fixing in sporting events in PH

October 2, 2023

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties, including life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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Jinggoy’s ‘Nars Para sa Bayan’ bill gets committee green light

September 4, 2023

A BILL providing scholarships to deserving nursing students and a return service program, on top of their mandatory internship program, filed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has been given the green light at the committee level in the Senate. “Para sa mga nagnanais na makapagtapos ng kursong nursing ngunit wala silang pangtustos, ito na ang…
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Jinggoy files resolution honoring multi-awarded broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez

September 1, 2023

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of veteran and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Enriquez who passed away on Tuesday. In his proposed Senate Resolution No. 770, Estrada extolled Enriquez’s sterling career and his contributions to Philippine journalism and broadcast communication. “His passing…
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