PROTECTING ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA WORKERS’ RIGHTS: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides over the Committee on Labor’s hearing on proposed measures providing protection and benefits to entertainment and media workers Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Estrada said the “Eddie Garcia bill” and the “Media Workers Welfare bill” not only seek to ensure the rights and welfare of workers…
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(ABANTE) Nanawagan si Senador Jinggoy Estrada sa mga Pilipino na bigyang pugay ang magiting na pagsisikap at kabayanihan ng mga military veteran ng bansa kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng National Heroes Day. Ikinagagalak ni Estrada na ang paggunita sa mga bayani ng bansa ay kasabay ng pagpasa ng mga batas na nagdadagdaga ng disability pension ng…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 28 called on Filipinos to honor the valiant efforts and heroic deeds of the country’s military veterans as the Philippines celebrates National Heroes’ Day. Estrada also said he is glad that this year’s commemoration of the country’s heroes coincided with the enactment into law of the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 28 called on Filipinos to honor the valiant efforts and heroic deeds of the country’s military veterans as the Philippines celebrates National Heroes’ Day. Estrada also said he is glad that this year’s commemoration of the country’s heroes coincided with the enactment into law of the…
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Today, on National Heroes Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to embody the admirable qualities of our heroes. Their legacy inspires us to create positive change, stand up for what is right, and contribute to the welfare of our society. I’m proud that this year’s National Heroes’ Day celebration coincided with the enactment of a…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has signed into law a measure increasing the monthly veteran’s disability pension by as much as 488 percent. Republic Act (RA) 11958 or “An Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans, Amending for the Purpose RA 6948 or An Act Standardizing and Upgrading the Benefits for Military Veterans and…
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The Ombudsman’s decision to issue a preventive suspension order against certain officials from the Departments of Education and Budget and Management has essentially confirmed my previous claims of potential violations of government procurement laws. This is due to the observed pattern of repeat orders and contract splitting. Everyone who is accused of wrongdoing deserves a…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr has approved a measure raising the veterans’ disability pension, documents from Malacañang showed. The Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans amends Republic Act No. 6948, or the law that standardizes and upgrades the benefits of military veterans and their dependents. Based on the new law, signed…
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(GMA NEWS) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed into law the measure that increased military veterans’ disability pension.advertisement Republic Act No. 11958 or An Act Rationalizing The Disability Pension Of Veterans, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 6948, Entitled, An Act Standardizing and Upgrading The Benefits For Military Veterans And Their Dependents, As Amended…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The bill proposing an increase in the disability pension of military veterans and their beneficiaries is now a law, Senator Jinggoy Estrada announced Friday. “The long-awaited enactment of the bill increasing veterans’ disability pension by as much as 488 percent marks a significant milestone in recognizing and honoring those who have…
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