Tag: 19th Congress

Government asked to prevent huge power blackout in Panay Island

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies and stakeholders have been requested to find a solution to the massive power outage in Panay Island as soon as possible. Senator Jinggoy Estrada made the call on Wednesday, saying the severity of the situation cannot be overstated. “The absence of electricity not only affects households but also cripples businesses, hospitals,…
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On massive power outage in Panay Island

The severity of the power shortage in Panay Island cannot be overstated. The absence of electricity not only affects households but also cripples businesses, hospitals, and other crucial services that depend on a reliable power source. This issue needs to be resolved immediately and efficiently. I urge the concerned government agencies, power utilities, and relevant…
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New law protects caregivers – Estrada

(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on Monday said caregivers can now look forward to better working conditions following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare. The senator said Republic Act (RA) 11965 or the “Caregivers’ Welfare Act,” signed into law on November 23 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., assures caregivers…
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Caregivers’ welfare law to end abuses – Jinggoy

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — With the recent passage of the Caregivers’ Welfare Act, caregivers nationwide may now look forward to better working conditions, assured benefits and protection against all forms of abuses, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said. Estrada, who chairs the Senate committee on labor and steered the enactment into law of Republic Act 11965, noted…
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New law seeks better protection for caregivers, says Estrada

(MANILA STANDARD) CAREGIVERS all over the country can now look forward to better working conditions, better benefits, and protection against all forms of abuses following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. He noted that this is a big step in improving the condition of Filipino caregivers.…
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Jinggoy steers passage into law of Caregivers’ Welfare Act, key bills in 2023

CAREGIVERS all over the country can now look forward to better working conditions, assured benefits, and protection against all forms of abuses following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said.  “Isa itong malaking hakbang para matiyak na mapapabuti ang kalagayan ng ating mga caregivers at mabibigyan…
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New Year’s Message

Sa mga nakalipas na taon, maraming pagsubok tayong hinarap at napagtagumpayan dahil na rin sa ating pagkakapit-bisig. Ipinamalas natin ang pagiging likas na matatag nating mga Pilipino. Sa darating sa taon, patuloy sana tayong magtulungan bilang isang bayan. Magkaisa sana tayo sa layuning itaguyod ang mas magandang kinabukasan para ating sarili at sa ating mga…
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WATCH | Jinggoy In Action 2023

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Taguig City execs grateful for P10-M Jinggoy donation

(MANILA STANDARD) TAGUIG City officials led by Mayor Laarni Cayetano are thankful to Senator Jinggoy Estrada for allocating P10 million for residents suffering from cancer and those in need of surgery or therapy. Some 1,300 patients in the city received cash assistance during the distribution ceremony held at Dueñas Gymnasium in Barangay Central Signal Village…
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CA approves appointment of 49 foreign affairs execs

(GMA NEWS) The powerful Commission on Appointments confirmed on Tuesday the ad interim appointments of 49 officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).advertisement Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chairperson of the CA committee on foreign affairs, sponsored their appointments after the panel deemed them “fit and qualified” for their positions. “Our appointees come from different backgrounds—some…
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