Tag: Press Release

Jinggoy pushes grant of free master’s degree for gov’t employees

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has put forward a proposal to grant free tuition to government employees pursuing a master’s degree in state universities and colleges (SUCs).  Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2277, known as the “Government Employees Free MA Tuition in SUCs Act,” which seeks to provide career and non-career government employees with the…
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Jinggoy seeks reintegration to PH workforce of rehabilitated drug users thru holistic approach

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a counterpart bill in the Senate that will ensure gainful employment for reformed drug users and provide incentives to companies that hire them.  “Providing incentives to establishments that will employ rehabilitated drug dependents who are graduates of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) programs specifically designed for them will provide…
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Jinggoy calls for Senate probe on proliferation online of celebrity endorsement scams

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for a Senate inquiry into the alarming proliferation of fake online celebrity endorsements and deceptive social media postings in relation to the advertisement and selling of various unregistered food and drug products. Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 666, citing the risks that the scam poses to unsuspecting consumers…
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Jinggoy calls for stiffer penalties for improper use of police, military uniforms and accessories

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has urged the government and the public to beware of the falsities and misrepresentation of people who pretend to be uniformed personnel by wearing police and military uniforms, and even using insignias as accessories. Estrada said persons outside of the police and military forces who would be caught wearing their uniforms…
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Jinggoy: Enactment of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, a timely move

THE near banning of Filipino seafarers from working on European Union-flagged vessels has made timely the passage of the enabling law that will protect the rights and welfare of seafarers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said in underscoring the significance of the approval of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.  “Sa pamamagitan ng panukalang batas…
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Independence Day Message

As we celebrate our 125th year of independence, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values of liberty, justice, and equality. It is through our collective efforts and unity that we can continue to build a prosperous and inclusive society for all Filipinos. On this occasion, I also want to acknowledge the hard work…
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Jinggoy proposes free movie screenings, film festival in proposed PH film industry month

To elevate and boost the promotion of locally produced movies, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a measure proposing the institutionalization of a physical and online festival for new quality genre films and a free screening of classic movies during September of every year. “During this special period of celebration, which shall be known as…
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Two bills passed will impact countless lives − Jinggoy

Spanning 10 months Following the adjournment sine die of the first regular session of the 19th Congress, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has managed to spearhead the passage of two significant bills within 10 months. “In passing two significant bills, one of which has been already signed into law and the other just waiting to be…
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Jinggoy seeks commendation for PH team in 2023 SEA Games

For ably representing the country and bringing home 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called upon colleagues to commend the athletes and the entire Philippine contingent who participated in the biennial sports meet.  “The remarkable and the entire Philippine team in the…
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Jinggoy wants law vs unauthorized wearing, sale, and manufacture of PNP, AFP, and Coast Guard uniforms

ANYONE posing as a member and using the uniforms of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the Philippine Coast Guard should be fined as much as P20,000 and jailed for 10 years, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. Estrada also said persons who will be found to be engaged…
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