Jinggoy backs naturalization bids of Bennie Boatwright, Matthew James Ramos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses to the plenary the approval of bills granting Filipino citizenship to athletes Bennie Francois Boatwright III (third from right) and Matthew James Ramos (fourth from right), following Wednesday’s deliberations by the Committee on Justice and Human Rights led by Sen. Francis Pangilinan on May 6, 2026. The panel approved the naturalization measures at the committee level, with Estrada seconding the motion. During the proceedings, the panel also discussed the management of national sports programs, including the recruitment of foreign coaches for the women’s basketball team and administrative matters involving the Wrestling Association of the Philippines. Both Boatwright and Ramos are expected to appear before the plenary for the second and third readings of their respective citizenship bills. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
Jinggoy backs naturalization bids of Bennie Boatwright, Matthew James Ramos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses to the plenary the approval of bills granting Filipino citizenship to athletes Bennie Francois Boatwright III (third from right) and Matthew James Ramos (fourth from right), following Wednesday’s deliberations by the Committee on Justice and Human Rights led by Sen. Francis Pangilinan on May 6, 2026. The panel approved the naturalization measures at the committee level, with Estrada seconding the motion. During the proceedings, the panel also discussed the management of national sports programs, including the recruitment of foreign coaches for the women’s basketball team and administrative matters involving the Wrestling Association of the Philippines. Both Boatwright and Ramos are expected to appear before the plenary for the second and third readings of their respective citizenship bills. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
