Month: March 2024

Senator wants dialysis centers in all provincial, regional hospitals

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday urged his colleagues for the immediate passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 800 mandating the establishment of dialysis centers in all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals that will provide free dialysis treatment to indigent patients. “Malaking kaluwagan sa bulsa, oras at iba pang alalahanin ng pasyente at…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Dialysis Center Act

Dialysis Center Act: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada pushes for the passage of a law requiring all regional and provincial hospitals to set up dialysis wards or units in all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals to address the rising number of kidney disease cases in the country. Senate Bill No. 800 seeks to make dialysis…
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Jinggoy wants every regional, provincial hospital to set up dialysis centers; free dialysis sessions for indigent patients

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought the passage of a law requiring all regional and provincial hospitals to set up dialysis centers to address the rising number of kidney disease cases in the country.  “Sophisticated medical equipment and advanced facilities are concentrated in highly urbanized cities. Consequently, patients from rural areas often need to travel…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It is my honor to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League. The hard work, dedication, and team work of the Senate Lady Defenders—this chamber’s volleyball team—has truly paid off…
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17 senators now sign statement of support for Zubiri

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Three more senators have signed a statement affirming support for Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, a development that strengthens his leadership amid alleged moves by outside forces to oust him. On Wednesday, Zubiri announced that Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla  Jr., Robin Padilla, and  Jinggoy Estrada had declared allegiance to him. “There…
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WATCH | Manifestation of support to the confirmation on the ad interim appointments of senior officials of the AFP

Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines:  • Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

This is to express my support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of our men and women in uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, led by: Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy presides over SRDP bill bicam meeting

Jinggoy presides over SRDP bill bicam meeting: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Defense Committee Chairperson presides over as co-chairperson of the bicameral conference committee meeting on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2455 and House Bill No. 9713 or the proposed Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act – a measure that will bolster the country’s defense…
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Statement on China Coast Guard vessel’s collision with PCG’s BRP Sindangan in the WPS

I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Coast Guard in urging China to stop harassing our vessels en route to the resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.  Makailang beses nang nangyari ang mga ganitong banggaan sa karagatan na kinasasangkutan ng barko ng PCG at ng…
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Resolution honoring Jaclyn Jose filed in Senate

(GMA NEWS) A resolution honoring actress Jaclyn Jose, who died of a heart attack on Saturday morning, was filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada proposed Senate Resolution 942, which expresses the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate of the Philippines on the death of Jose, whose real name was Mary Jane Guck. “Jaclyn…
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