(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The proposed legislated wage hike will result in higher labor costs and make it difficult for the country to attract more investments, according to business groups. In May, eight business groups sent a letter to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada opposing the legislated wage hike being proposed in the Senate, claiming that it…
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(ABANTE) Magaan na nakalusot sa nakaraang hearing ng Commission on Appointments (CA) ang ad interim appointment ni Gilberto Teodoro bilang kalihim ng Department of National Defense (DND). Isa sa nag-endorso ng kumpirmasyon ni Teodoro ay si Senador Jinggoy Estrada. Sabi ng chairman ng Senate committee on national defense, impressive ang credentials ni Teodoro bilang three-term…
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(MANILA STANDARD) The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). The CA also confirmed the appointment of 11 generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Meanwhile, the controversial provision that requires members to…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate hopes to pass the reformed pension system of military and uniformed personnel before yearend, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. “There is no pension without contribution,” Estrada said in an interview with “The Chiefs” on Cignal TV’s One News, as MUPs continue to oppose the reform. “We are not messing…
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(POLITIKO) Sibling goals alert. Senator Jinggoy Estrada took to Instagram to show his love and appreciation for his sister Jackie Ejercito on her birthday. Jackie Ejercito, daughter of former President Joseph Estrada and former Senator Dra. Loi Ejercito, celebrated her special day on Sept. 7. A birthday bash was held in honor of Jackie with…
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(THE POST) THE SENATE Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education approved a bill that will provide scholarships to deserving nursing students. Senate Bill 2342 or the proposed Nars Para Sa Bayan Act filed by Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada mandates scholarship recipients to return service to the country, on top of their mandatory internship, in…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has warned the employers of abused Occidental Mindoro househelp Elvie Vergara that they may be imprisoned if proven that they beat up Vergara and caused her blindness. During the resumption of the Senate justice committee hearing into Vergara’s abuse on Tuesday, Jerry and France Ruiz denied abusing Vergara, whose face was…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday warned the former employers of household helper Elvie Vergara against lying, as they faced a Senate probe into allegations they exploited the maid. Estrada advised Jerry and France Ruiz to be truthful about their statements before the Senate committee on justice and human rights or be…
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(PILIPINO MIRROR) PASADO na sa committee level sa Senado ang panukalang batas ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na magtatatag ng scholarship at return service program para sa mga nursing student sa bansa. “Para sa mga nagnanais na makapagtapos ng kursong nursing ngunit wala silang pantustos, ito na ang magiging kasagutan sa kanilang alalahanin sa gastusin.…
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(ABANTE) Inaprubahan sa committee level sa Senado ang panukalang batas ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na magtatatag ng scholarship at return service program para sa mga nursing students sa bansa. “Para sa mga nagnanais na makapagtapos ng kursong nursing ngunit wala silang pangtustos, ito na ang magiging kasagutan sa kanilang alalahanin sa gastusin. Kapalit ng…
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