Senator Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the translation of disaster emergency alerts from English to Filipino and other regional dialects so that these messages will be more understandable and effective for the public. For Estrada, getting reliable information in the most convenient way "can help...
A veteran senator reckoned on Saturday, Aug. 6 that the Philippines has to be friends with everybody – with China, United States (US), Russia, Taiwan, and other countries. ‘’Unang una kailangan maging neutral tayo (In the first place, we have to be neutral), Di natin pwedeng banggain ang...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is seeking to pass a measure that would give bus drivers a minimum wage and fixed working hours, on top of government benefits. Under Senate Bill (SB) No. 48, bus operators must twice a month pay their drivers and conductors a salary that is not less than the minimum wage...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense, on Thursday, Aug. 4 expressed worries about the brewing tension between China and Taiwan, considering that many Filipinos are working and living in both countries. In a statement, Estrada said “The reported tension in...
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada mourned the passing of his contemporary, fellow former President Fidel “FVR” Ramos. Former Presidents Estrada and Ramos (Photos from Wikipedia--Office of the Press Secretary/US Department of Defense) “I am profoundly shocked to learn of the passing...
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the construction of a multi-purpose gym in all cities and municipalities across the country to serve as evacuation centers during calamities or disasters. Estrada filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 465 or the proposed Multipurpose Gym in All Municipalies and Cities Act...
Karla Estrada is honored to have been tasked to lead the singing of the national anthem during the opening of the 19th Congress on July 25. She said so via a recent Facebook post, congratulating President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the same...
Karla Estrada penned a heartwarming appreciation post as she bids the morning talk show “Magandang Buhay” goodbye. On Facebook, the TV host reiterated, "Naging mabigat ang desisyon.. Pero mas naging matimbang ang pag unawa ng isat isa." She went on to list down things she will miss. "Mamimiss...
Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on Tuesday, July 19 expressed concern that the government’s plan to rightsize the bureaucracy could eventually lead to job mismatch. Estrada, who is likely to head the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment in the 19th Congress, said he is concerned over the...
Administration Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has assured public school teachers that he would look into their salaries and benefits to ensure that it would be commensurate with their workload. Estrada made the promise during a recent interview, saying it is one of his priorities as the...
Pro-administration Senator Jose ‘’Jinggoy’’ Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, July 5 expressed his intent to revisit, review, and, if necessary, overhaul the Labor Code of the Philippines to ensure adequate benefits, support, and protection of the country's workforce. Estrada yesterday filed...
Returning Senator Jinggoy Estrada said he is opposed to any moves calling to amend the Constitution and pave way for a two five-year terms for the President. Estrada made his position known after Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzeles Jr. filed a resolution reviving the measure that calls for a...