Tag: COVID-19

Explanation of Vote in Support of the Passage of Senate Bill No. 2893: Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2893, otherwise known as the “Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act.” This measure is a significant step toward strengthening our nation’s capabilities in virology, disease prevention, and scientific research—an urgent and necessary move in light of recent global health crises. The…
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Estrada eyes food banks, hubs for quicker relief ops

November 26, 2024

(MANILA STANDARD) To expedite the delivery of relief goods and supplies during crises and natural disasters, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada proposed the creation of a nationwide network of food banks and stockpiles. These hubs will store non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, and essential supplies for immediate deployment to affected areas, he stated.…
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Marcos lifts COVID-19 public health emergency

July 22, 2023

(ABS-CBN) MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the lifting of the Philippines’ COVID-19 public health emergency status.  In signing Proclamation No. 297 issued on Friday, Marcos cited the continued immunization and decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the existing safety and travel protocols. He said while the…
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Statement on the lifting of the state of public health emergency in the country

July 22, 2023

This move signifies a positive step forward in our nation’s fight against the pandemic and the collective efforts of the government and the Filipino people in managing and containing the spread of the virus. It is likewise a strong indication that we are on the road to recovery. While we celebrate this development, we must…
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Creation of Center for Disease Control will save lives, avoid inefficiencies — Jinggoy

March 31, 2023

COORDINATED efforts of government agencies will facilitate a proactive response to public health emergencies, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said as he underscored the importance of creating the proposed Philippine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Ayaw man natin na maranasan uli ang pandemya, hindi natin maikakaila na totoo namang pwedeng maulit ito at…
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Jinggoy Estrada tells gov’t: Don’t let guard down vs COVID-19 in 2023

December 31, 2022

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada urged the Marcos administration to continue its vigilant campaign against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases in China and the possible emergence of new variants. In a statement Saturday (December 31), Estrada said the government should not be complacent despite the continued easing of mobility restrictions. “Paigtingin natin ang kampanya sa…
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Sen. Jinggoy, iginiit ang halaga ng medical reserve corps sa panahon ng kalamidad at health crisis

October 28, 2022

(SMNI News) IGINIIT ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang halaga ng pagkakaroon ng on-call medical reserve corps (MRC) na maaaring tumugon sa mga pagkakataong magkulang ang mga medical personnel sa bansa at sa panahon ng medical crisis at kalamidad sa mga local government units (LGUs). “Kaakibat ng paghahanda natin sa ‘The Big One’ na maaaring mag-iwan ng…
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Jinggoy sees smooth passage in Senate of proposed national CDC and virology institute

October 10, 2022

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says the Senate’s prioritization of the proposed creations of the disease control and virology institutes will set in motion deliberations on the bills that seek to improve the country’s healthcare system and prepare it for future health crises.  “The groundswell of support for these two measures is a welcome development. It’s…
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Jinggoy Estrada, Risa Hontiveros split on mandatory COVID-19 booster shots

July 12, 2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senators differed on Tuesday on a proposal to require booster shots against COVID-19 in light of the rising number of infections in the country. Senator  Jinggoy Estrada agreed with the suggestion raised by infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante while Senator Risa Hontiveros maintained she is against it. Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1626718/jinggoy-estrada-risa-hontiveros-split-on-mandatory- “I support…
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