Tag: Department of Health (DOH)

Jinggoy highlights value of medical reserves pool in disasters, health crisis

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has cited the importance of having an on-call medical reserve corps (MRC) who will respond to a range of local and national government emergencies.  “Kaakibat ng paghahanda natin sa ‘The Big One’ na maaaring mag-iwan ng malaking pinsala sa iba’t ibang lugar sa ating bansa ay ang paglalatag ng mga contingency…
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Jinggoy wants free medical and dental services for indigent, street children

Jinggoy wants free medical and dental services for indigent, street children: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 1107 or the proposed Indigent Children Free Medical and Dental Service Act, requiring all health institutions in the country to extend free services to indigent and street children in need of immediate medical and dental treatment. The…
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Jinggoy Estrada, Risa Hontiveros split on mandatory COVID-19 booster shots

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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