SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada vowed to file appropriate remedial measures stemming from what he noted was the apparent manipulation of a wiretapped phone conversation between a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official and a Chinese military attaché to make it appear that a secret deal was hatched to handle tensions in the West…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a bill proposing a new round of take-home pay increases for an estimated 1.9 million government employees. To increase the salary for government employees, Senate Bill No. 2611 proposes a four-year implementation of the Salary Standardization Law VI, which will be given in four tranches, resulting in a 10 to…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution honoring the contributions of award-winning prosthetic artist Cecille Baun to the country’s cinema industry. Baun is considered an industry pillar and creative genius who raised the bar for movie production and artistry. “Her prodigious handiwork, innovative techniques, and boundless imagination were crucial elements in realizing the vision…
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FOR bringing pride and honor to the country, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has asked the Senate to individually commend the students and coaches of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law who represented the country and bagged the world championship title in the 2024 Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition. In filing…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill mandating banks to allocate credit resources for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) citing the need to keep small businesses afloat. Estrada’s Senate Bill No. 2632 seeks to require all lending institutions to allocate at least 10% of their total loan portfolio to MSMEs. Additionally, compliance will…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the upgrading of the services and facilities of the fire-stricken Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as well as the hiring of additional staff to complement the proposed increase in bed capacity. “As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases,…
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TO help workers make sound financial decisions, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to require employers nationwide to provide a free financial literacy program for all its employees. “The role of employers to take a lead in this endeavor cannot be undermined because they provide the most accessible venues and channels for…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought an investigation into the March 17 ambush of four Army soldiers in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur to assess the peace and security situation in the southern region of the country. “Despite immense government resources being put into comprehensive peace efforts and addressing the root causes of insurgency and…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is optimistic on the enactment of the landmark legislation that will protect the welfare of workers engaged in the movie and television industry in the country, regardless of functions, roles, positions, or status, before Congress adjourns sine die. With the House of Representatives’ recent adoption of the Senate version of the…
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I appreciate the flexibility provided by DOLE Advisory No. 17-2022 which may apply especially to some workers who have comorbidities. The scorching heat may pose a risk to their health and safety at work. We must ensure that the workers are not unfairly burdened. We cannot overlook the financial strain this places on workers. Under…
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