Author: SJE

On the Death of Two Philippine Army Trainees During Training in Capas, Tarlac

Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng dalawang Philippine Army trainees na nasawi matapos umanong mag-collapse sa kanilang pagsasanay sa Capas, Tarlac. Bilang Chairperson ng Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, lubos nating pinahahalagahan ang sakripisyo ng bawat Pilipinong nagnanais maglingkod sa bayan. Ang kanilang pangarap na magsuot ng uniporme at…
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Statement on posting of bail before the Sandiganbayan

I am personally posting bail before the Sandiganbayan in relation to the arrest warrant issued by its Second Division. Posting bail is a legal remedy available to me under our justice system, and I intend to avail myself of every lawful means to defend myself and clear my name. Mariin kong itinatanggi ang mga paratang…
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Statement on the filing of cases before the Sandiganbayan

We will exhaust all legal remedies. Sa kasalukuyan, inihahanda ng aking mga abogado ang mga kaukulang hakbang upang mapakita ang mga iregularidad sa naging proseso, gayundin ang mga ebidensyang hindi nabigyan ng sapat na timbang at konsiderasyon. Kabilang dito ang Senate Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO) letter na nagsasaad na walang anumang record…
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Jinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services

Turning compassion into reward, and service into savingsJinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services TO encourage stronger private sector participation in improving and making the country’s healthcare system more accessible, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the grant of tax incentives to doctors who voluntarily provide free medical services to indigent Filipinos.…
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Message of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada at the Palarong Pambansa 2026

MESSAGE OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA AT THE PALARONG PAMBANSA 2026 Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur May 24, 2026 Greetings – Sa mga kalahok na kabataang atleta, coaches, at mga bisita mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa, magandang araw sa ating lahat. Ngayong taon, muling nagbabalik ang Palarong Pambansa sa Mindanao, at ang Agusan del Sur ang…
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Jinggoy pushes 5% discount on food, gadgets, tuition for underprivileged students

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a landmark measure seeking expanded financial relief for underprivileged Filipino students across all levels, including those enrolled in technical-vocational courses, through a mandatory five percent (5%) discount on essential education-related expenses, such as tuition, food, medicines, school supplies, and learning gadgets. “Maraming estudyante ang kapos sa panggastos araw-araw kaya…
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Pakikiramay sa Pamilya at sa Buong Philippine Air Force sa Pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo

Nakikiisa tayo sa buong Philippine Air Force sa pagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos PAF at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo PAF matapos ang trahedyang sinapit nila habang ginagampanan ang kanilang tungkulin sa bayan. Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa kanilang mga pamilya, kaibigan, kasamahan sa serbisyo, at sa buong hanay ng Hukbong Himpapawid…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Support for Filipino citizenship of Boatwright and Ramos

Support for Filipino citizenship of Boatwright and Ramos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada co-sponsors HB 6639 and HB 6644, which seek to grant Filipino citizenship to Bennie Francois Boatwright III and Matthew James Ramos, respectively. Estrada said the measures recognize the athletes’ talent, dedication, and desire to bring honor to the country by giving them the…
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Statement on China’s reassertion of “indisputable sovereignty” over the West Philippine Sea and its warning of action to defend its claims

We will not be cowed. We will not be intimidated. And we will never waver in defending our territorial and maritime sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in areas that the arbitral tribunal has already declared as rightfully belonging to the Philippines. Atin ang West Philippine Sea. Our right to develop and improve our…
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Manifestation on Proposed Senate Resolution No. 394: Congratulating and Commending the Philippine National Barebow Archery Team for Winning One (1) Gold and Two (2) Bronze Medals in the Malaysia 2026 Barebow Asia Championship

Proposed Senate Resolution No. 394 (Sen. Padilla) Congratulating and commending the Philippine National Barebow Archery Team for winning one (1) gold and two (2) bronze medals in the Malaysia 2026 Barebow Asia Championship This representation wishes to convey my warmest congratulations to our bemedalled athletes for their impressive debut and remarkable achievement at the 2026…
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