Beyond the medalsJinggoy seeks creation of Department of Sports to sustain support for athletes FRESH off historic international victories that have united the nation, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says the creation of a Department of Sports would ensure that Filipino sports heroes receive sustained government backing and no longer have to beg for funding or…
Read more
Jinggoy hails Team PH’s biggest Asiad medal haul in 60 years; seeks Senate commendation SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution seeking the Senate’s recognition of the Philippine delegation to the recently concluded Asian Games, for ably representing the country and achieving its biggest medal haul in six decades. “This is a proud moment…
Read more
PH remains deadliest in Asia for 13th straight year Jinggoy seeks Senate probe into killings of environmental defenders SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a Senate inquiry into the continuing killing of environmental defenders in the country, following a Global Witness report that named the Philippines for the 13th consecutive year as the deadliest country…
Read more
27 October 2026 STATEMENT OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON BONOAN’S CLAIMS ON ALLEGED OVER ₱7 BILLION CONGRESSIONAL INITIATIVES IN THE 2025 BUDGET Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has taken note of former Secretary Bonoan’s testimony before the Sandiganbayan today, particularly his claim that over ₱7 billion in congressional initiatives were inserted in the 2025 national budget.…
Read more
18 October 2026 STATEMENT OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON CALLS TO DECLARE CHINESE AMBASSADOR JING QUAN PERSONA NON GRATA Calls to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata are understandable. His recent remarks that Beijing “may easily win” if it wants to use force were unfortunate and unconstructive. While I share the concern…
Read more
WITH the weather bureau warning of a “supersized” El Niño that could batter the country until 2027, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for urgent Senate action to ensure the government isn’t caught flat-footed. Estrada, principal author and sponsor of the landmark Republic Act No. 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act,…
Read more
28 September 2026PRESS RELEASE Jinggoy backs colleagues’ push to scrap ‘unjust’ system loss charges WHY should consumers be burdened with charges for electricity that never even reached their homes? This is the question at the heart of Senate Bill No. 2474, or the proposed “System Loss Charges Abolition Act,” being pushed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada,…
Read more
Putting Alex Eala in the same league as Olympic medalistsJinggoy urges colleagues: Confer Senate Medal of Excellence on tennis sensation Alex Eala GIVEN the number of “firsts” achieved by world Top 18 Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala, who continues to make history in the international tennis circuit, it is only fitting that the…
Read more
The spate of incidents of harassment, bullying, and aggression displayed by Chinese authorities against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, and a ranking Filipino official clearly shows that China deserves the strongest condemnation from our government. Belated as this may be, I commend Defense Secretary Gilberto…
Read more
While I respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan, I wish to emphasize that there remain legal remedies available to me under our judicial system, which my legal team will carefully study and pursue at the appropriate time. I intend to avail myself of all remedies provided under our laws. This development does not end my…
Read more
