Month: April 2025

Pope Francis brought hope, healing to Catholics – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined the Catholic faithful in expressing sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, as he highlighted the late pontiff’s impact on the Filipino people. “It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As a devout Catholic, I find it…
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Jinggoy seeks Senate honor for ’Asia’s Queen of Songs’ – Pilita Corrales

In a heartfelt recognition of her unparalleled legacy in music, television, and film, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the upper chamber’s profound sympathy and condolences to the family of Pilita Corrales, and honoring her extraordinary life and achievements as an iconic singer, songwriter, and actress. Pilita Corrales, born…
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Jinggoy: Nation mourns the passing of PH’s one and only Superstar

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution honoring the life and achievements of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, and expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincere condolences to her family on her passing – the one and only “Superstar” of Philippine cinema. “Nora Aunor’s contributions to advancing…
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Jinggoy files resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pope Francis

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution sending condolences to the Vatican and expressing sympathy on the death of Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. In Senate Resolution No. 1342, Estrada honors Pope Francis, born…
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis

It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As a devout Catholic, I find it difficult to express the depth of my feelings in losing such a spiritual and compassionate leader. He brought hope and healing to over a billion Catholics, including countless Filipinos, especially the survivors…
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Jinggoy Estrada says happy 88th to idol Erap: ‘sandigan ng pamilya’

(POLITIKO) Former President Joseph Estrada celebrated his 88th birthday on April 19, the love is pouring in from his loved ones. Senator Jinggoy Estrada took to social media to wish his father and “idol” good health, thanking him for a lifetime of love and guidance. “Happiest birthday sa idol ko, Joseph Ejercito Estrada. Maraming salamat…
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Statement on the passing of Nora Aunor

Isa ako sa milyon-milyong Filipino na nakikiramay sa pamilya ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining, isang haligi sa mundo ng telebisyon at pelikulang Filipino na si Nora Aunor. Isang tunay na inspirasyon si Ate Guy sa pagpupunyagi sa buhay gamit ang angking talento upang maabot ang tugatog ng tagumpay. Sa bawat pagganap sa pelikula at pag-angkin…
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Film greats honored in FDCP’s third annual ‘Parangal Ng Sining’

(MANILA BULLETIN) Five of the country’s outstanding film personalities and two award-winning movies were honored in the third “Parangal Ng Sining” hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Saturday night at the Seda Vertis North in Quezon City.  The event recognized the trailblazers “who have contributed to the growth and global recognition…
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Honoring PH movie giants and those who carry their flame

(THE MANILA TIMES) FDCP’S 2025 PARANGAL NG SINING There’s always a unique energy to industry gatherings, but last Thursday’s Parangal ng Sining by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) felt unusually intimate despite its grandeur. Held at Seda Vertis North, the 2025 ceremony wasn’t just a parade of achievements — it was an…
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‘Amnesty is the best policy’: Estrada lauds Marcos’ memo issuing Safe Conduct Passes to amnesty applicants

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada hailed President Marcos’ Memorandum Order (MO) No. 36, which authorized the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to amnesty applicants. “Having steered in the Senate the concurrence to the presidential proclamations granting amnesty to rebels and insurgents, I am pleased to hear that…
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