(THE MANILA TIMES) SENATE leaders on Wednesday criticized the P35 minimum wage daily increase of private sector workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday said that the wage increase was “grossly inadequate,” arguing that the paltry increase falls significantly…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada said on Thursday that the “new model” to ease tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was nothing but a disinformation campaign by the Chinese government. “Let us reassert that Ayungin Shoal is an integral part of our exclusive economic zone, a fact that has been unequivocally upheld by…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill 2634 seeking the refurbishment of the fire-damaged Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases, we must ensure that PGH provides high-quality medical and health care services. The recent fire incidents…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada is optimistic the landmark legislation that will protect the workers in the movie and television industry will be enacted before Congress adjourns sine die. The proposed Eddie Garcia Law will not go through bicameral conference deliberations after the House of Representatives adopted the bill’s Senate version. Estrada, who is…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) MANILA, Philippines: The 24-member Senate is set to start plenary debates on a bill mandating the private sector to implement a P100 daily minimum wage increase in the private sector. This comes after the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources on Wednesday endorsed the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534,…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada filed Senate Resolution (SR) 908 expressing this and his colleagues’ sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Romeo “Romy” Vitug, a legendary lensman and celebrated cinematographer. In his resolution, Estrada sought the Senate’s recognition of Vitug’s invaluable contribution to Philippine cinema. “Vitug’s unparalleled artistry and eye for…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has filed a bill seeking to allow the public to participate in every step of the legislative process, whether to amend or enact new laws, through online platforms. “Under this proposal, they can participate in the legislative process — from the First Reading, Second Reading, and Third Reading…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) TWO senators on Monday denounced the reported attempt by some Charter change (Cha-cha) proponents to bribe local government leaders into signing a petition to amend the Constitution. “Our Constitution is not for sale,” Sen. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos said in a statement. “We denounce those allegedly bribing districts, LGUs (local government…
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(THE MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on Monday said caregivers can now look forward to better working conditions following the enactment of a law ensuring their rights and welfare. The senator said Republic Act (RA) 11965 or the “Caregivers’ Welfare Act,” signed into law on November 23 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., assures caregivers…
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