JV Ejercito seeks plantilla posts, higher pay for midwives

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito filed Senate Bill No. 2044, or the proposed “Philippine Midwifery Empowerment Act,” which seeks to professionalize the country’s midwifery workforce and end long-standing casual and job-order arrangements. Ejercito said the measure aims to “rectify the enduring injustices” faced by midwives, many of whom have served for years without security of tenure, adequate compensation, or clear career progression. “In many geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, sila ang una, at minsan ay tanging health provider. Filipino midwives walk long distances, cross rivers, and go the extra mile to reach mothers and patients who would otherwise have […]... Keep on reading: JV Ejercito seeks plantilla posts, higher pay for midwives

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