SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has joined calls to include all Filipinos aged 60 and above in the coverage of the monthly social pension given to indigent senior citizens. “Sa mata ng batas, dapat pantay ang lahat. Walang dapat pinipili,” Estrada said. Under Republic Act No. 7432, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens…
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Bago pa man nangyari ang pag-aresto ng mga awtoridad sa mga diumano’y Chinese spy, itinutulak ko na dito sa Senado ang pag-amyenda sa batas kaya’t naghain ako ng Senate Bill No. 2368 para ma-update ang antiquated na espionage laws na nasa ilalim ng Commonwealth Act No. 616 at Revised Penal Code. As a legislator and…
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Recognizing the transformative impact of films and television on tourism, local economies, and community development, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the need to establish the Philippines as a premier destination for international screen productions. “The power of film and TV shows to turn ordinary locations into iconic tourist attractions is undeniable,” Estrada…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called on “kasambahay” employers in Metro Manila and the Caraga region to comply with the wage increases for domestic workers that takes effect this month. “May mga personal din silang pangangailangan na kailangang tugunan na sumusunod sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at iba pang gastusin.…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending Sofronio Vasquez III for being the first Filipino and first Asian to win in the international singing competition, “The Voice USA.” “Vasquez’s inspiring journey represents the aspirations and unwavering spirit of many of our kababayan and promising young artists as his triumph reminds…
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THE Senate has taken a historic step toward fulfilling the country’s international commitment to global disarmament and the eradication of chemical weapons by approving on third and final reading the bill outlawing activities related to the use, manufacture, production and financing the development of chemical weapons. Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2871, or…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending the monumental triumph of filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa for winning the Best Animated Film award in the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held last November 30 in Gold Coast, Australia. Papa’s “Iti Mapukpukaw” (The Missing), a 90-minute Filipino-Ilocano rotoscope animated film, bested…
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WHEN disaster strikes, Filipinos can now seek refuge in storm-resilient, fully-equipped, safe, and decent evacuation centers that will be setup for displaced families affected by natural calamities, human-induced disasters or public health crises, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Hindi natin kontrolado ang kalikasan kaya dapat handa tayo sa pagbibigay ng masisilungan…
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In forging PH-Japan accordJinggoy: PH can better defend borders, citizens THE government can better defend the country’s borders, protect the citizenry, and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region without undermining the nation’s interests under the defense agreement that Manila has forged with Tokyo, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has said. Estrada…
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TO speed up the delivery of relief goods and supplies in times of crises and natural calamities, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles – hubs that will store non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, and essential supplies – for immediate deployment to…
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