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Jinggoy Estrada fleshes out multi-million doctors-pharma collusion

April 29, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Medical practitioners “conniving” with pharmaceutical companies to prescribe medicines allegedly receive at least eight percent of rebates, amounting to around P2 million, based on their monthly productivity. In a privilege speech delivered during the Senate’s Monday plenary session, Senator Jinggoy Estrada detailed the controversial “multi-level marketing scheme” between some physicians and…
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Privilege Speech: When the pursuit of profit eclipses the sacred duty to heal

April 29, 2024

Mister President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,  Today, I rise before you with a heavy heart and a sense of moral obligation to shed light on a matter of grave concern within the medical community. It saddens me to say that a significant conflict of interest and unethical behaviors have seeped into the medical profession, compromising…
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WATCH | Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. multi-level marketing / pyramiding scheme

April 29, 2024

Jinggoy seeks better credit assistance for small firms

April 25, 2024

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill mandating banks to allocate credit resources for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) citing the need to keep small businesses afloat. Estrada’s Senate Bill No. 2632 seeks to require all lending institutions to allocate at least 10% of their total loan portfolio to MSMEs. Additionally, compliance will…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy wants to ensure credit assistance to small firms

April 25, 2024

Jinggoy wants to ensure credit assistance to small firms: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Bill No. 2632, which aims to reinstate the legal mandate that provides mandatory credit assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The provision under RA 6755 has already lapsed, and this bill seeks to ensure sustained credit assistance to eligible MSMEs.…
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Statement on the US Senate aid package

April 24, 2024

As a nation facing its own security concerns amid limited resources, we welcome the substantial financial support allocated by the US Senate to bolster our defense capabilities against security threats. This move underscores the importance of standing together in times of crisis. The aid package not only strengthens our strategic partnerships but also delivers a…
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Estrada pushes PGH upgrade

April 24, 2024

(THE MANILA TIMES) Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill 2634 seeking the refurbishment of the fire-damaged Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases, we must ensure that PGH provides high-quality medical and health care services. The recent fire incidents…
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Estrada bill mandates financial literacy program for workers

April 24, 2024

(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada is banking on Congress to promptly pass a bill for Malacañang to enact a law mandating financial literacy program for workers. In filing Senate Bill (SB) 2630, Estrada said the enabling legislation is awaited “to help workers make sound financial decisions,” adding that the enabling bill also aims to require…
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Sen. Jinggoy Estrada backs House version of wage hike bill

April 23, 2024

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has signified his willingness to convince his colleagues in terms of adopting a wage hike bill from the House of Representatives, even if it would propose higher pay increase. “It’s up to them if they would adopt our version. If they adopt it, that’s well and good. If…
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Estrada to push for adoption of wage hike bill if House version increases amount

April 23, 2024

(GMA NEWS) Senator Jinggoy Estrada is willing to convince his colleagues to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the bill seeking to increase the minimum wage hike if congressmen propose a higher amount than the Senate’s version. Estrada, chair of the Senate labor, employment and human resources development panel, made the remark when asked…
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