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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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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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the upgrading of the services and facilities of the fire-stricken 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 center for tertiary cases,…
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TO help workers make sound financial decisions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to require employers nationwide to provide a free financial literacy program for all its employees. “The role of employers to take a lead in this endeavor cannot be undermined because they provide the most accessible venues and channels for…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought an investigation into the March 17 ambush of four Army soldiers in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur to assess the peace and security situation in the southern region of the country. “Despite immense government resources being put into comprehensive peace efforts and addressing the root causes of insurgency and…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country, regardless of functions, roles, positions, or status, before Congress adjourns sine die. With the House of Representatives’ recent adoption of the Senate version of the…
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On this 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan, we pay homage to the sacrifices and bravery of our guardians of peace and freedom – our war veterans and our dedicated uniformed personnel. Ngayon, higit na makabuluhan ang araw na ito dahil nahaharap tayo sa panibagong hamon na ipagtanggol ang ating soberanya laban sa mga mapang-aping mga dayuhan.…
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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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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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