I voted a resounding “yes” and even co-authored this urgent measure when it wasdeliberated in the Senate. The President’s move shows a genuine commitment to help ease the burden of the Filipino people amid skyrocketing fuel prices. Lahat tayo ay apektado ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis—at kasunod nito, ang pagmahal ng mga…
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EXPLANATION OF VOTE An Act Authorizing the President to Suspend or Reduce the Excise Tax on Petroleum Products, Amending for the Purpose Article 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended Senate Bill No. 1982 under Committee Report No. 48 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada March 17, 2026 I vote a resounding yes…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP REMARKS An Act Allowing the Automatic Suspension or Reduction of Excise Tax on Fuels, Amending for the Purpose Article 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended SB 1982 CR 48 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada March 16, 2026 Mr. President, this representation wishes to manifest my full support to this urgent…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9367, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “BIOFUELS ACT OF 2006” SBN 1965 in substitution of SBN 1485 under Committee Report No. 45 Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada March 16, 2026 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, I rise today to express my strong support for this measure that…
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Coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure…
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A lifeline for OFWs, workers during periods of joblessnessJinggoy proposes expansion of SSS’ cash aid to laid-off workers SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing to expand the unemployment benefits of the Social Security System (SSS) to strengthen the safety net for workers who have lost their jobs due to layoffs, retrenchment, or company closures –…
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Co-sponsorship on PSR 343 Resolution urging the Executive branch to establish a National Contingency Framework Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 11 March 2026 Mr. President, my dear colleagues, Please allow this representation to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 343 urging the Executive branch to establish a National Contingency Framework and to develop and submit within 15…
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Mister President, with the indulgence of the good gentleman from Sorsogon, Senator Chiz Escudero, I would like to be made co-sponsor of Senate Bill Number 1962 under Committee Report Number 44, entitled “An Act Disqualifying Relatives of Public Officials Within the Fourth Civil Degree of Consanguinity and Affinity from All Government Contracts and Providing Penalties…
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