Tag: The Manila Times

Senators outraged by Guo election bid

(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATORS expressed outrage on Saturday over the possibility that dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo might seek reelection next year despite being stripped of her title and being charged with serious crimes, including human trafficking. “It seems that Alice Guo has not stopped defrauding the people, even though she is in jail,” said…
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Person who helped Alice escape holds five passports – Jinggoy

(THE MANILA TIMES) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said that the person who helped dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo escape is a “holder of five passports.” The senator said this unidentified person carried passports supposedly issued by Saint Kitts and Nevis both located in West Indies, China, Cyprus,…
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Senate bill vs chemical weapons gains support

(THE MANILA TIMES) THE Senate bill seeking to prohibit the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons, authored by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, gained the support of a science expert, along with concerned government agencies. During a public hearing by the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation on the proposed ban…
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Senate leaders slam P35 wage hike in NCR

(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATE leaders on Wednesday criticized the P35 minimum wage daily increase of private sector workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday said that the wage increase was “grossly inadequate,” arguing that the paltry increase falls significantly…
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Estrada blasts ‘Chinese disinformation’

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada said on Thursday that the “new model” to ease tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was nothing but a disinformation campaign by the Chinese government. “Let us reassert that Ayungin Shoal is an integral part of our exclusive economic zone, a fact that has been unequivocally upheld by…
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Estrada pushes PGH upgrade

(THE MANILA TIMES) Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill 2634 seeking the refurbishment of the fire-damaged Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases, we must ensure that PGH provides high-quality medical and health care services. The recent fire incidents…
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Jinggoy upbeat on Eddie Garcia bill’s passage

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada is optimistic the landmark legislation that will protect the workers in the movie and television industry will be enacted before Congress adjourns sine die. The proposed Eddie Garcia Law will not go through bicameral conference deliberations after the House of Representatives adopted the bill’s Senate version. Estrada, who is…
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Senate sets plenary debates for P100 daily minimum wage hike in private sector

(THE MANILA TIMES) MANILA, Philippines: The 24-member Senate is set to start plenary debates on a bill mandating the private sector to implement a P100 daily minimum wage increase in the private sector. This comes after the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources on Wednesday endorsed the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534,…
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Estrada seeks posthumous recognition for lensman Romy Vitug

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada filed Senate Resolution (SR) 908 expressing this and his colleagues’ sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Romeo “Romy” Vitug, a legendary lensman and celebrated cinematographer. In his resolution, Estrada sought the Senate’s recognition of Vitug’s invaluable contribution to Philippine cinema. “Vitug’s unparalleled artistry and eye for…
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Estrada cleared of plunder but guilty of bribery in pork barrel scam

(THE MANILA TIMES) (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines: The Sandiganbayan acquitted Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on charges of plunder but was found guilty of direct and indirect bribery. In a 396-page ruling by the anti-graft court’s fifth division released on Friday, Estrada was acquitted of the charge of pocketing P183 million from his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)…
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