Lighthearted pause at the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seen in a cheerful exchange with former Energy and Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla prior to the latter’s confirmation during the plenary proceedings of the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Sovereign Order of Malta. In his manifestation of support, Estrada said that Lotilla’s distinguished background in both the private sector and government demonstrates the competence, integrity, and work ethic needed to succeed in the foreign service. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
Lighthearted pause at the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seen in a cheerful exchange with former Energy and Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla prior to the latter’s confirmation during the plenary proceedings of the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Sovereign Order of Malta. In his manifestation of support, Estrada said that Lotilla’s distinguished background in both the private sector and government demonstrates the competence, integrity, and work ethic needed to succeed in the foreign service. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
Lighthearted pause at the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seen in a cheerful exchange with former Energy and Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla prior to the latter’s confirmation during the plenary proceedings of the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Sovereign Order of Malta. In his manifestation of support, Estrada said that Lotilla’s distinguished background in both the private sector and government demonstrates the competence, integrity, and work ethic needed to succeed in the foreign service. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
