Citing the increasing cost of basic goods and services, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that seeks to provide a new round of take-home pay increases for an estimated 1.9 million government employees. To increase the salary for government employees, Senate Bill No. 2611...
A resolution honoring the contributions of award-winning prosthetic artist Cecille Baun to the country’s cinema industry has been filed in the Senate. Facebook photo Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 1005 expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and...
As the nation celebrates Labor Day, senators pressed for the passage of the bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage for all workers in the country. "In the Senate, we have already passed the proposed P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act in response to the call of our workers. We...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure seeking to upgrade the services and facilities of the fire-stricken, underfunded Philippine General Hospital (PGH), as well as the hiring of additional staff to complement the proposed increase in bed capacity. As the largest government tertiary...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the March 17 ambush on four Army soldiers in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur in an effort to assess the peace and security situation in the southern part of the country. “Despite immense government resources being put...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, April 8 urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide some flexibility to workers who need to work despite the scorching hot weather. Estrada made the appeal after the DOLE issued Advisory No. 17-2022 giving workers an option not...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, April 2 urged school officials to consider implementing blended learning as parents raise concerns about the threats of whooping cough and the extreme hot weather. Gatchalian noted that the threat of pertussis (whooping cough) has made parents...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla prayed for harmony as he led the Senate’s opening prayer during the plenary session on Tuesday, March 5. In his prayer, Revilla asked the Lord to replace all bitterness brought by misunderstanding and let it be coated with peace and unity to better serve the...
Two senators on Tuesday, March 5 denounced the latest harassment of a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel during a resupply mission of the BRP Sindangan to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. “I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Coast...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (left), Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (PPAB, MANILA BULLETIN) Ranking congressmen came out Thursday, Feb. 22 to seemingly lecture Senator Jinggoy Estrada about the voting provision for Charter...
