Even prior to the issuance of the Sandiganbayan’s Order today, I have already taken clear and deliberate steps to demonstrate that I will not, and will never, use the powers and privileges of my office to shield myself from the allegations being hurled against me. Kasabay ng aking desisyon na hindi magpasailalim sa protective custody…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala for her continuing meteoric rise following her championship victory at the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 Lexus Birmingham Open 2026, another historic feat that further solidifies her place among the country’s greatest athletes. “Alex Eala is a national pride who…
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Relief operations for fire victims in Taguig: Former Undersecretary of the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Janella Ejercito Estrada leads the distribution of rice and drinking water on behalf of her father, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, to 251 families affected by the massive fire that struck Sitio Ato Side in Western Bicutan, Taguig City,…
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I understand that the impending impeachment proceedings present complex legal questions, particularly in light of my current situation and the constitutional requirements governing the conviction or acquittal of an impeachable official. That is precisely why I am perplexed by the confidence with which some individuals have been making sweeping pronouncements that I can no longer…
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Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, nawa’y manatili tayong tapat sa mga prinsipyong ipinaglaban ng ating mga bayani—katotohanan, tapang, at kalayaan. Sa panahong may mga pagtatangkang impluwensiyahan at panghimasukan ang mga institusyong dapat ay malaya at nagsasarili, gaya ng Senado, lalo nating dapat ipagtanggol ang demokrasya at ang kalayaan ng bawat sangay ng pamahalaan. Sapagkat ang tunay…
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The discovery of a moving structure inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc is a matter of serious concern and warrants immediate attention from the government, particularly if its presence and activities are found to be detrimental to the country’s maritime entitlements and sovereign rights. Sa ilalim ng international law at ng 2016 Arbitral Ruling,…
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This loss hits close to home. Nakakalungkot na sa isang iglap, dalawang kabataang may mataas na pangarap ang nawala dahil sa isang trahedya. As a basketball enthusiast and team owner, I know how much sacrifice every player puts into training and every game, in pursuit of making it to the UAAP and eventually the professional…
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Kaisa ako ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pananalangin para sa kaligtasan at mabilis na pagbangon ng ating mga kababayan na labis na naapektuhan ng 7.8 magnitude na lindol sa Sarangani province at mga kalapit na lalawigan. Hindi man ako personal na makakapag abot ng tulong, asahan ninyo na hahanap at gagawa tayo ng paraan para makapagbigay…
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As a staunch advocate of workers’ rights and welfare, I cannot remain silent nor be a mere spectator when Senate employees become collateral damage in political disagreements. Sa ilalim ng Civil Service rules at ng Republic Act No. 6713, o ang Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, inaatasan ang mga…
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Nais kong bigyan diin ang mga bagay na ito: I will remain firmly with the majority bloc under the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Hindi ako matitinag sa anumang panggigipit, pananakot, political maneuvering para talikuran ang paninindigan kong ito. I will not yield to threats. I will not be intimidated. I will not…
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