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Para ‘di na mapariwara: Jinggoy seeks livelihood aid for reforming drug addicts

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a measure that seeks to institutionalize a holistic support system for reformed drug users for their reintegration into the workforce and society. Under Senate Bill (SB) 2276, Estrada proposed a collaboration between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in…
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Estrada seeks holistic support system for reformed drug users

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a measure that seeks to institutionalize a holistic support system for reformed drug users for their reintegration into the workforce and society. Under Senate Bill (SB) 2276, Estrada proposed a collaboration between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)…
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Ilang senador, nagpahayag naman ng suporta kay Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco sa kabila ng kontrobersiya sa DOT ad campaign

(RMN) Nagpahayag ng suporta ang ilang mga senador kay Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco sa kabila ng kahihiyan na inabot ng ahensya sa ad campaign nito para sa paglulunsad ng bagong tourism slogan na “Love the Philippines”. Ayon kay Sen. Sonny, bigyan pa ng pagkakataon si Frasco sa ahensya lalo’t mabilis namang tinugunan ng kalihim ang…
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Senators back DOT, Frasco despite ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign blunder

(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Several senators on Thursday threw their support behind the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its embattled secretary Christina Frasco following the controversy surrounding its new tourism slogan “Love the Philippines.” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri in a statement said Filipinos should allow DOT to “correct this misstep, reflect on what happened, and…
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Jinggoy: Mga ex-adik bigyan ng trabaho

(JOURNAL NEWS) NAGHAIN si Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ng counterpart bill sa Senado na magtitiyak ng magandang trabaho para sa mga reformed drug users at magbibigay insentibo sa mga kumpanyang kumukuha sa kanila. “Sa pagbibigay ng mga insentibo sa mga establisyemento na kukuha ng mga rehabilitated drug dependents na sumailalim at nakapagtapos sa mga programang technical-vocational…
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Senate bill proposes TESDA training for rehabilitated drug dependents

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — A new bill filed at the Senate seeks to institutionalize technical vocational and livelihood training programs for rehabilitated drug dependents to increase their chances of finding gainful employment. Senate Bill 2276, filed by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, provides incentives to establishments that will employ rehabilitated drug dependents who graduate from technical-vocational education…
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FDA told to coordinate with NBI vs fake online ads

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to coordinate with the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the fake online advertisements using celebrities to endorse food and drug products. Herbosa issued the order in reaction to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s Senate resolution calling for an inquiry into the…
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7 senators support Frasco

(PHILSTAR) CEBU, Philippines — At least seven senators have expressed their support for Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco of the Department of Tourism amid the controversial tourism campaign video. Those who continue to have trust on Frasco include Senators Bong Go; Ramon Revilla, Jr.; Robinhood Padilla; Francis Tolentino; Pia Cayetano; Sonny Angara; and Jinggoy Estrada. Go, a…
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Senate bill seeks TESDA training for rehabilitated drug dependents

(GMA NEWS) A bill seeking to institutionalize Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) technical-vocational education and training and livelihood programs for rehabilitated drug dependents has been filed in the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed Senate Bill 2276 to provide rehabilitated drug dependents with a holistic support system for their reintegration into society. Under the…
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Senate bill seeks smooth reintegration of reformed drug users in PH workforce

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to ensure gainful employment for rehabilitated drug users and grant incentives to companies who hire them.  In filing Senate Bill No. 2276, Estrada said it is imperative for the government to provide incentives to establishments that would employ rehabilitated drug dependents who are graduates…
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