Month: September 2026

Jinggoy backs colleagues’ push to scrap ‘unjust’ system loss charges

28 September 2026PRESS RELEASE Jinggoy backs colleagues’ push to scrap ‘unjust’ system loss charges WHY should consumers be burdened with charges for electricity that never even reached their homes? This is the question at the heart of Senate Bill No. 2474, or the proposed “System Loss Charges Abolition Act,” being pushed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada,…
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Jinggoy urges colleagues: Confer Senate Medal of Excellence on tennis sensation Alex Eala

Putting Alex Eala in the same league as Olympic medalistsJinggoy urges colleagues: Confer Senate Medal of Excellence on tennis sensation Alex Eala GIVEN the number of “firsts” achieved by world Top 18 Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala, who continues to make history in the international tennis circuit, it is only fitting that the…
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Statement on the spate of harassment and bullying by China

The spate of incidents of harassment, bullying, and aggression displayed by Chinese authorities against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, and a ranking Filipino official clearly shows that China deserves the strongest condemnation from our government. Belated as this may be, I commend Defense Secretary Gilberto…
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Statement on the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s decision dropping Bonoan as co-accused in plunder case

While I respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan, I wish to emphasize that there remain legal remedies available to me under our judicial system, which my legal team will carefully study and pursue at the appropriate time. I intend to avail myself of all remedies provided under our laws. This development does not end my…
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