(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — At least two former cashiers at a department store and supermarket chain have complained that money earned in a day from their checkout counters was not counted in front of them, with shortages being reported just days after, making them vulnerable to abuse when they are forced to pay for the…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) Senators Jose ‘Jinggoy’ Estrada, Robin Padilla, Francis Tolentino, Cynthia Villar and Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma pose with the awardees of Sampung Natatanging Kasambahay at the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development on Wednesday, January 25 honored 10 outstanding household workers as part of the 10th year anniversary of the “Batas Kasambahay,” also known as the Domestic Workers Act or Republic Act No. 10361. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, primary author and sponsor of the landmark law,…
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AVP for Batas Kasambahay from DOLE – January 25, 2023
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada’s manifestation of support for the nomination of DOLE Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma. SPEECH
One of former President Estrada’s best: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada describes Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma as one of the best Cabinet officials of his father, former Pres. Joseph Estrada. In throwing support to Laguesma’s confirmation before the Commission on Appointments (CA), Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Estrada said the returning DOLE chief brings…
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This is to convey my full support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Atty. Bienvenido Estudillo Laguesma as Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, we will be working closely and frequently with the good Secretary in…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed belief that the move to revert back the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is part of the rightsizing efforts of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “It’s a logical and sensible decision. And it’s consistent with the law,…
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Agenda: Organizational Meeting Briefing by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on its thrusts and programs as well as issues and concerns that may require legislative action S. Nos. 45, 136 and 945 – Freelancers Protection Act ———————————————– Jinggoy convenes Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada formally organizes…
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MANILA – A senator has proposed to condone penalties for unpaid Social Security System (SSS) contributions of household employers. Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday said the measure is a “win-win solution” after the PHP1,000 increase in the monthly salary of the kasambahay (household worker) in Metro Manila was approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in…
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