Tag: Philippine News Agency (PNA)

Estrada seeks probe into Chinese ships dredging in Zambales

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities could have a significant impact on the lives of Zambales residents who rely on fishing and may disturb the overall balance of the ecosystem. “The ongoing dredging activities…
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Senator wants dialysis centers in all provincial, regional hospitals

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday urged his colleagues for the immediate passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 800 mandating the establishment of dialysis centers in all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals that will provide free dialysis treatment to indigent patients. “Malaking kaluwagan sa bulsa, oras at iba pang alalahanin ng pasyente at…
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Estrada ready to adopt House version of minimum wage hike bill

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill seeking a PHP100 minimum wage hike in the private sector, said Monday that he is looking forward to adopting the House of Representatives’ version of the measure. This came after the announcement of House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe saying their members…
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Estrada bats for Senate approval of PBBM’s amnesty grant to rebels

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday recommended the Senate’s concurrence to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s proclamations granting amnesty to rebels and insurgents to encourage them to give up their fight. On Nov. 22, 2023, Marcos signed Proclamation Nos. 403, 404 405, and 406 granting amnesty, respectively, to members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng…
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Estrada bats for Senate approval of PBBM’s amnesty grant to rebels

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday recommended the Senate’s concurrence to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s proclamations granting amnesty to rebels and insurgents to encourage them to give up their fight. On Nov. 22, 2023, Marcos signed Proclamation Nos. 403, 404 405, and 406 granting amnesty, respectively, to members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng…
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Senators see faster resolution on Charter reforms with RBH 7

(PNA) MANILA – Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. said “the sooner we conclude this, the…
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Senate gives nod to P100 wage hike for private sector workers

(PNA) MANILA – Senators unanimously approved on Monday the bill seeking to hike the salary of workers in the private sector by PHP100. Under Senate Bill (SB) 2534, all minimum wage earners in the private sector nationwide, whether agricultural or non-agricultural, are entitled to the PHP100 increase. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who sponsored the measure, dismissed again…
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Proposed P100 pay hike for private workers reaches Senate plenary

(PNA) MANILA – A bill seeking a PHP100 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector nationwide reached the Senate plenary with Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development chair Jinggoy Estrada pushing for its passage. Estrada said an estimated 4.2 million minimum wage earners in the private sector would benefit…
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Solon pushes passage of free medicines to indigent patients bill

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday pushed for the passage of his bill mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share for free medicines for indigent patients. “Kadalasang libre ang konsultasyon at hospitalization sa mga pampublikong ospital, health care centers o clinics. Pero nawawalan naman ng…
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Jinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery

(PNA) MANILA – The Sandiganbayan on Friday acquitted Senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles of plunder charges in connection with the so-called pork barrel scam on account of reasonable doubt. In its 396-page decision, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division however convicted Estrada of bribery charges arising from the transfer of Estrada’s Priority Development Assistance Fund…
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