(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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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Labor Committee Chairperson, expresses optimism on the passage of the proposed Eddie Garcia Law, a landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country before Congress adjourns sine die on May 24, 2024. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country, regardless of functions, roles, positions, or status, before Congress adjourns sine die. With the House of Representatives’ recent adoption of the Senate version of the…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called on employers to show compassion and give incentives to employees who continue to work amid the hot weather. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has urged employers to give incentives to their employees who continue to work despite the ongoing heat waves. “Mahalaga na bigyan ng pagkilala at pagpapahalaga ang dedikasyon ng…
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On this 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan, we pay homage to the sacrifices and bravery of our guardians of peace and freedom – our war veterans and our dedicated uniformed personnel. Ngayon, higit na makabuluhan ang araw na ito dahil nahaharap tayo sa panibagong hamon na ipagtanggol ang ating soberanya laban sa mga mapang-aping mga dayuhan.…
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Jinggoy honors combat-wounded soldiers during a visit to AFP hospital: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Chairperson of the Committee on National Defense and Security personally handed over the P10,000 financial assistance from the Saludo Kawal Pilipino Foundation Inc. to wounded soldiers currently recuperating at the V. Luna General Hospital (also known as Armed Forces of the…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada urged employers on Monday to go beyond the minimum requirements outlined in Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Advisory No. 17-2022, which gives workers an option to take an unpaid leave of absence from work to avoid the scorching heat. “Providing additional incentives or benefits to those who…
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(RADYO PILIPINAS) Nanawagan si Senate Committee on Labor chairman Sen. Jinggoy Estrada sa mga employer na magbigay konsiderasyon sa kanilang mga empleyado kaugnay ng kanilang mga working schedule ngayong napakainit ng panahon. Ayon kay Estrada, bagamat pinagpapasalamat niya ang inilabas na kautusan ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) o ang DOLE advisory no. 17-2022…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) 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 to report for work to avoid…
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I appreciate the flexibility provided by DOLE Advisory No. 17-2022 which may apply especially to some workers who have comorbidities. The scorching heat may pose a risk to their health and safety at work. We must ensure that the workers are not unfairly burdened. We cannot overlook the financial strain this places on workers. Under…
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