Author: Team SJE

PHOTO RELEASE: Guest of honor at the 2026 LMP General Assembly

Guest of honor at the 2026 LMP General Assembly: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada addresses local executives during the League of Municipalities of the Philippines General Assembly on Monday, March 9, 2026, calling for stronger LGUs and reforms to the Local Government Code to make local governments more responsive, empowered, and future-ready. (Office of Senator Jinggoy…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1937 under Committee Report No. 43: An Act Institutionalizing Support for Public Basic Education Schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) and Appropriating Funds Therefor

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Institutionalizing Support for Public Basic Education Schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) and Appropriating Funds Therefor “GIDA Schools Act” Senate Bill No. 1937 under Committee Report No. 43 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada March 9, 2026 Mr. President, this Representation would like to add my humble voice to rally for…
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Statement on Rising Global Oil Prices Amid Ongoing Airstrikes in the Middle East

Lubos na nakakabahala ang patuloy na pagtaas ng global oil prices dulot ng tumitinding tensyon sa Middle East. Kapag tumataas ang presyo ng krudo, kasunod nito ang pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina, pamasahe, at mga pangunahing bilihin—dagdag pasanin na naman ito sa mga pamilyang Pilipino. Umaasa ako na may nakahandang hakbang ang pamahalaan upang maibsan…
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Statement on the Safe Return of 299 Filipinos from the Middle East

Lubos ang ating pasasalamat sa ligtas na pag-uwi ng 299 nating mga kababayan, kabilang ang mga anak ng ilang OFWs, mula sa mga lugar na naapektuhan ng tumitinding tensyon sa Middle East. Saludo tayo sa mabilis na pagkilos ng Department of Migrant Workers sa pangunguna ni Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, kasama ang iba’t ibang ahensya…
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Statement on the death of 19-year old Kenneth Alcedo in an alleged hazing incident

I strongly condemn the death of 19-year-old Kenneth Alcedo, who reportedly lost his life after being subjected to hazing in General Trias, Cavite. Napakasakit isipin na hanggang ngayon ay may mga kabataang nawawalan pa rin ng buhay dahil sa marahas at walang saysay na initiation rite. Walang puwang ang karahasan sa anumang organisasyon na nagsasabing…
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Jinggoy urges passage of bill mandating body cameras for all law enforcers

Measure seeks to protect civil rights, boost police transparency, and strengthen public trustJinggoy urges passage of bill mandating body cameras for all law enforcers SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for the passage of proposed Senate Bill No. 1908, a landmark measure which seeks to require all law enforcers to wear and activate body-worn cameras…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 325 Resolution Expressing the Sense of the Senate Urging the Philippine Government to Immediately Implement Measures for the Protection and Repatriation of OFWs Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle East, and to Adopt Interventions to Mitigate the Resulting Economic Impacts on the Philippine Economy

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH PSR 325 Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate urging the Philippine government to immediately implement measures for the protection and repatriation of OFWs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, and to adopt interventions to mitigate the resulting economic impacts on the Philippine economy Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada March 3, 2026 Mr.…
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Co-Sponsorship Remarks on Senate Bill No. 1654 under Committee Report No. 34 Abolition of Optical Media Board (OMB)

Co-Sponsorship RemarksSenate Bill No. 1654 under Committee report No. 34Abolition of Optical Media Board (OMB)March 3, 2026 Mr. President, this representation rises to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 1654 under Committee Report No. 34 or “An Act Abolishing the Optical Media Board.”  As one of the authors of this measure, I sincerely thank our good friend,…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Local Government Committee probe on mining permit in Dupax del Norte

Local Government Committee probe on mining permit in Dupax del Norte: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Government, urged officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to exercise due diligence in the issuance of a mining exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. He also called…
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Statement on the Death of OFW Mary Ann De Vera Who Died Saving Her Patient in an Iranian Airstrike

Ipinapaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng ating kababayang si Mary Ann De Vera na nasawi sa gitna ng kaguluhan sa Gitnang Silangan. Sa kabila ng panganib, pinili niyang unahin ang kaligtasan ng kanyang pasyente. Ang kanyang sakripisyo ay hindi malilimutan. Patuloy tayong manalangin para sa kanyang pamilya…
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