SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of as much as P1 million against scammers and unscrupulous individuals who use the free mobile emergency alert messaging system for their fraudulent schemes and election propaganda. Estrada proposed the sanctions under his Senate Bill No. 475, which…
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SONA 2025: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada arrives at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, 2025, to attend the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the opening of the first regular session of the 20th Congress and to listen to the fourth State…
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Fourth time’s the charm: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada took his oath as Senate President Pro Tempore following a nomination from Sen. Ronald dela Rosa during Monday’s opening of the 20th Congress, July 28, 2025. Estrada holds the distinction of being elected to the position the most number of times. He was first elected to the…
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While I cannot speak for or on behalf of my colleagues on this matter, the Senate has always been firmly committed to the rule of law, and I expect the body, when we convene the 20th Congress, to take a collective stand by acceding to the High Court’s decision. Nonetheless, I welcome this decision, which…
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BUILDING on the gains from the enactment of the “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced twin measures to chart a broader disaster-ready blueprint for the country — landmark legislations that seek to revolutionize the Philippines’ disaster preparedness and response system. Among Estrada’s pet bills for the 20th Congress…
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At 46, former Senator Manny Pacquiao defied age and expectations. Although he fell short in reclaiming the WBC welterweight belt, he proved that he is indeed a legend—few professional boxers could match the level of skill and heart he displayed in the ring. Sa totoo lang, nandun pa rin ang tatak Manny Pacquiao sa laban…
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A FINE of ₱25,000 and imprisonment of one to two years await those who refuse to comply with the government-mandated ₱50 daily salary increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila starting July 18. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada issued this warning as he also pushes for a measure that would impose stiffer…
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