(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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Nothing is barring local government units and school heads from switching back to blended or distance learning due to the scorching weather we’ve been experiencing now since the Department of Education issued an existing department order (DO No. 44 series of 2022) in the event of suspension or cancellation of in-person classes. Naiintindihan natin ang…
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(HEAD TOPICS) The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to protect the creative industry against online piracy. The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office to protect…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines during the Duterte administration. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has expressed disappointment at former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for claiming that there was a “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Philippines…
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Minsan ko nang pinanindigan sa isang privilege speech na walang kasunduan o pangakong binitawan ang aking ama, ang dating President Joseph Estrada, sa pagtanggal ng BRP Sierra Madre sa Ayungin Shoal at ito’y pinatotohanan pa ng mga noo’y defense and security officials gaya ni dating Defense Sec. Orlando Mercado. It’s disappointing, to say the least,…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to grant a salary increase to civilian government employees in four tranches—from 2025 to 2028—has been filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, through his Senate Bill No. 2611, also known as Salary Standardization VI, said the granting of additional benefits and modification of salary schedule would allow…
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The Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, discusses bills seeking the grant of discount to indigent job applicants on charges for certain government-issued documents. The panel is also set to tackle bills providing for accident and life insurance coverage for construction workers. (Joseph B. Vidal/Senate Social Media…
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