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Estrada pushes PGH upgrade

(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

(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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Estrada to push for adoption of wage hike bill if House version increases amount

(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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Jinggoy calls for upgrading of fire-stricken PGH

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure seeking to upgrade the services and facilities of the fire-stricken, underfunded Philippine General Hospital (PGH), as well as the hiring of additional staff to complement the proposed increase in bed capacity. As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral…
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Estrada seeks more bed capacity, staff for PGH

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada is seeking an upgrade of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) by increasing its bed capacity from 1,500 to 2,200, additional staff and improved services. Under Senate Bill (SB) No. 2634, which Estrada filed on April 15, he noted that PGH, the largest government tertiary hospital in the country, serves over…
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Upgrade needed: Jinggoy laments ‘sorry state’ of PGH

(POLITIKO) Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for upgrading of the services and facilities of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to upgrade the services and facilities of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “Investing in people’s health is important in order to provide ordinary Filipinos greater access to…
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Estrada seeks probe on foreigners’ use of PH gov’t IDs

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Government agencies must conduct a thorough investigation on foreigners using legitimate Philippine government identification as it poses a serious threat to the nation’s interest, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. “That’s a cause for alarm already dahil matagal ko nang nababalitaan nito na pati yung mga passports, ang iniisyuhan yung mga Chinese…
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Free financial literacy program for workers sought

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill requiring employers to provide free financial literacy programs for their employees to help them make informed financial decisions. Senate Bill No. 2630 or the Personal Finance Education in the Workplace Act, filed on April 14, aims to equip workers with knowledge and skills to manage their…
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Senate seeks probe on Maguindanao Sur ambush that killed 4 soldiers

(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the ambush incident that killed four soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur last 17 March. Senate Resolution No. 984 is urging an appropriate committee to exercise the upper chamber’s oversight functions and check the performance of the military and law enforcement agencies.  Estrada,…
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Probe into ambush of 4 Army troopers in Maguindanao del Sur pushed

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking a probe into the the ambush of four Army troopers in Maguindanao del Sur last month. Estrada, in his proposed Senate Resolution No. 984, said  the ambush of four soldiers, identified as Private Marvin Dumaging, Private Jessie James Corpuz, Private First Class Carl Araña, and…
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