A BILL providing scholarships to deserving nursing students and a return service program, on top of their mandatory internship program, filed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has been given the green light at the committee level in the Senate. “Para sa mga nagnanais na makapagtapos ng kursong nursing ngunit wala silang pangtustos, ito na ang…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of veteran and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Enriquez who passed away on Tuesday. In his proposed Senate Resolution No. 770, Estrada extolled Enriquez’s sterling career and his contributions to Philippine journalism and broadcast communication. “His passing…
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In the light of a public uproar on the new travel guidelines issued by the executive branch, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for the conduct of a Senate investigation into the tighter rules issued by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) for Filipinos traveling abroad, citing concerns over potential violation to the constitutionally-guaranteed right…
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Senators on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, approved the measure recognizing the role of caregivers in national development, ensuring their rights to decent employment and affording them monetary and non-monetary benefits. With a vote of 21-0, the proposed “Caregivers’ Welfare Act” or Senate Bill No. 2019 was approved on third and final reading. “Para sa mga…
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Today, on National Heroes Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to embody the admirable qualities of our heroes. Their legacy inspires us to create positive change, stand up for what is right, and contribute to the welfare of our society. I’m proud that this year’s National Heroes’ Day celebration coincided with the enactment of a…
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IN response to the deeply concerning case of maltreated and physically abused kasambahay Elvie Vergara, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has vowed to take decisive action to hold her employers accountable for the alleged violent and inhumane acts she suffered at their hands. “Walang puwang sa lipunan ang mga taong pinagsilbihan ni Elvie ng anim na…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the legislation of an employer-provided package of insurance and other benefits for all line workers in the power industry sector, ensuring them a minimum coverage of as much as P2 million. “Given the hazards that come with their job, line workers more than deserve a package of insurance…
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It’s more fun for PH seniors SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a bill optimizing the leisure rights of senior citizens by granting them a 20 percent discount on travel tax so they can afford to travel in the country and abroad. “Para sa mga kagaya ko na senior citizen na at nais na makapag-travel…
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FOREIGN language other than English should be offered as an elective course in all higher education institutions in the country to help prepare students in linguistically and culturally diverse workplaces, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. “This will make the Filipino students adequately equipped to be 21st-century learners. They would be able to connect with the…
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I am deeply saddened and alarmed by this tragic incident. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time. Sa isinasagawang imbestigasyon ng Philippine Coast Guard at sa pagsuspinde ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ng safety certificate ng Aya Express, umaasa tayo na mabibigyan ng hustisya ang mga…
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