Gugulong na ang imbestigasyon ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) at umaasa ako na mabibigyan ako ng isang patas at makatarungang imbestigasyon, at tuluyang malilinis ang aking pangalan mula sa mga walang basehang akusasyon na ipinupukol laban sa akin. Buo ang tiwala at kumpiyansa ko na mailalantad ang katotohanan sa isasagawang imbestigasyon ng ICI at…
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Light moment at the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins the guest choir—students from the Bataan Peninsula State University—for a photo opportunity before the opening of the afternoon plenary session on Monday, September 15, 2025. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)
The signing into law of Republic Act No. 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, is a proud moment for our nation as it places the Philippines on the map as the first in the region—and possibly in the world—to legislate anticipatory action. Having been ranked among the countries with the highest…
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The FDCP, under the Office of the President, was established under Republic Act No. 9167 on June 7, 2002. The agency is tasked with developing policies and implementing programs aimed at advancing the art and craft of filmmaking, while also promoting the production of films for commercial purposes. The agency also envisions to provide quality…
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The China Coast Guard’s use of water cannons against the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) BRP Datu Gumbay Piang is yet another blatant display of China’s disregard for international law, our sovereign rights, and the safety of our countrymen. Such hostile actions have no place in the civilized world. This must be denounced…
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Jinggoy willing to open his bank accounts for scrutiny: Ahead of the resumption of the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into flood control projects, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Monday’s plenary session on September 15, 2025, vowed his willingness to execute a waiver lifting the confidentiality of his bank accounts. Estrada stressed that this unprecedented step…
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I expect the Senate, through our legal counsel, to immediately take due notice and respond to the court order, to assert and uphold the exercise of the investigating committee’s contempt power. Such action taken by the Senate is not only in order but is necessary to ensure the integrity and credibility of legislative inquiries and…
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THROUGH a resolution, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a Senate commendation for tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for making history as the first Filipino to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) championship title. “Eala’s breakthrough accomplishments and milestone successes at such a young age propel Philippine tennis to greater heights and immense honor,…
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2025 Outstanding Filipinos: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivers his sponsorship speech on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for Resolution No. 100, commending the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos—ten exemplary teachers, soldiers, and police officers recognized for their integrity, excellence, and dedicated service to the nation. Estrada lauded the awardees as beacons of hope and reaffirmed his…
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No one is safe: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in a privilege speech on September 10, 2025, denounced as blatant lies the accusations hurled against him by former DPWH official Brice Hernandez linking him to ghost flood control projects in Bulacan. Estrada stressed that Hernandez, already cited in contempt for lying under oath, was merely diverting…
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