Jinggoy receives courtesy visit from PNP top brass: Top-ranking officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP), led by PGen. Nicolas Torre III, paid a courtesy visit to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Senate. Torre discussed with Estrada the PNP’s priority legislative measures as well as their…
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This is a classic case of reaping what one sows. The Chinese Coast Guard must cease and desist from engaging in dangerous maneuvers against our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other maritime vessels. These tactics not only endanger our maritime personnel and fisherfolk—they also escalate tensions unnecessarily. Nothing good will come of such actions, except…
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Fast and focused Jinggoy hits the ground running with 295 bills in the first two weeks of 20th Congress SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has hit the ground running in the 20th Congress, filing a total of 295 bills in just two weeks since the opening of the First Regular Session – a…
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Reports that a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, the BRP Datu Romapenet, en route to Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea for a fisheries mission, was blocked by Chinese maritime militia ships are deeply concerning. I urge the concerned agencies to validate this information, as the incident—if verified—would constitute a serious…
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I stand in full support of the security deals reached between our government and India during President Marcos’ ongoing five-day visit, aimed at strengthening strategic ties as both nations navigate tensions with China across the Asia-Pacific. Malaking bagay na dumagdag ang bansang India sa mga kaalyado nating kaisa sa hangarin na mapahusay ang seguridad sa…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte 6 August 2025 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues: More than 190 years ago, Justice Joseph Story warned that impeachment requires “a lofty sense of duty, and a deep responsibility to future times,…
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Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte
Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge collapse, a symbol of failure: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada prepares to respond to the interpellation of colleague Sen. Rodante Marcoleta after delivering a privilege speech on Monday, August 6, 2025, regarding the February collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. Estrada called for full accountability in the P1.2-billion…
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PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Senate of the Philippines “A Bridge Meant to Last, a Failure We Must Learn From” 04 August 2025 Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. Five months after the reported collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge, accountability has…
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Privilege Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the Collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivered a compelling privilege speech on Monday, August 4, 2025, addressing the tragic collapse of the newly inaugurated Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. The senator expressed deep concern…
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