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EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PUSHED

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has introduced a measure making unlawful the discrimination in the hiring and firing of indigenous people. “To exclude any person from any employment opportunities because of his religion or ethnic origin is unacceptable. Hindi dapat maging batayan sa pagbibigay o pamamasukan sa trabaho ang pagkakabilang sa pangkat ng mga katutubo o pagkakaroon ng […]

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ESTRADA LAUDS PH KICKBOXING TEAM’S WIN IN THAILAND

Senator Jinggoy Estrada hailed the Philippine contingent for clinching medals in the recently-concluded 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. “The Filipino fighters and warriors in the elite kickboxing competition embodied the unyielding courage, resilience, and indomitable spirit of the nation confronted with adversities and formidable challenges,” Estrada said. “Their successful outing and victory in […]

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CONSTITUTION EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL URGED

To raise the level of awareness on their rights and duties as Filipino citizens and for a better appreciation of the country’s history, Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill proposing the inclusion of constitutional education in the curriculum of junior and senior high school students. “A nationalist mindset must be instilled in Filipino learners […]

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ESTRADA WANTS FILIPINO VERSION OF DISASTER ALERTS

Senator Jinggoy Estrada wants public service announcements translated to Filipino and regional dialects to help share life-saving information and draw public attention to natural disasters and severe weather conditions. “Mas magiging epektibo ang mensahe kung mas naiintindihan ito ng mas nakararami. Sa mga pagkakataon na oras ang kalaban, ang kapakanan ng publiko ang dapat natin […]

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BETTER WORK CONDITIONS FOR REMOTE WORKERS URGED

For the 19th Congress, Senator Jinggoy Estrada has set his sights on providing for better working conditions in the country for informal sector workers, freelancers and those engaged in “work-from-home” or remote work schemes. “Hindi natin makakaila na kasabay ng mga pagbabago sa ating pamumuhay ng dahil sa pandemya ay ang mga pamamaraan ng ating […]