Author: Team SJE

Opening Statement: Joint Hearing of the Committee on Local Government and the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on the Dupax del Norte Mining

This morning, we resume our inquiry on the alleged bypass of local government units in the issuance of mining exploration permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, as brought up by our colleague, Sen. Erwin Tulfo, in a privilege speech last February 2, 2026. During our previous meeting last February 23, barangay officials testified that…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 327 Resolution Honoring the President of Republic of Korea, His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, on the Occasion of His State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines, and Expressing the Sense of the Senate in Reaffirming the Uwavering and Steadfast Friendship Between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea

Co-sponsorship of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on PSR 327 Resolution honoring the President the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, on the occasion of his state visit to the Republic of the Philippines, and expressing the sense of the Senate in reaffirming the unwavering and steadfast friendship between the Republic of the Philippines…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy at Kalilangan Festival 2026

Jinggoy at Kalilangan Festival 2026: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivers his message at the closing program of Kalilangan 2026 on February 27, 2026, thanking the people of General Santos City for their warm welcome and steadfast support. He expressed gratitude to Mayor Lorelie Geronimo-Pacquiao and local officials for the invitation, recalled the city’s strong backing in…
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Estrada pushes lower income taxes, bigger take-home pay for workers

TO help Filipino workers cope with inflation and the rising costs of daily living, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing to lower individual income tax rates to increase the take-home pay of workers, particularly for low and middle-income earners. “Kapag mas malaki ang natitira sa sahod, mas nakakagastos ang pamilya, mas umiikot ang pera sa…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1908 Under Committee Report No. 36 Mandating the Use of Body Worn Camera

Co-Sponsorship Speech Senate Bill No. 1908 under Committee Report No. 36 Mandating the Use of Body Worn Camera Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 25 February 2026 Mister President, with the indulgence of the Deputy Minority Leader JV Ejercito, I would like to be made co-sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1908 under Committee Report No. 36, entitled…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1905 under Committee Report No. 35 Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS Senate Bill No. 1905 under Committee Report No. 35 SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA February 25, 2026 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, it is with great pride that I rise today to co-sponsor the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers. Ang panukalang ito ay…
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PHOTO RELEASE: AFP officers’ promotion gains nod from Jinggoy

AFP officers’ promotion gains nod from Jinggoy: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins his colleagues in deliberating on and eventually approving the promotion in rank of senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during a hearing conducted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on National Defense. Estrada is a…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1894 under Committee Report No. 31 An Act Enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10931 Senate Bill No. 1894 under Committee Report No. 31 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada February 24, 2026 Mr. President, I rise to lend my full support for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1894…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy co-sponsors Senate Resolution No. 307

Jinggoy co-sponsors Senate Resolution No. 307: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada co-sponsored Senate Resolution No. 307 during Tuesday’s plenary session on February 24, 2025. The measure expresses the Senate’s position to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition and to ensure they are given reasonable time to seek legal remedies in Philippine courts before any surrender or extradition. Anchored on…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 307 Expressing the Sense of the Senate of the Philippines to Protect All Filipinos Against Extraordinary Rendition

Co-sponsorship Speech PSR 307, “RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES TO PROTECT ALL FILIPINOS AGAINST EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND GUARANTEE THEM A REASONABLE TIME PRIOR TO THEIR SURRENDER BY OR EXTRADITION FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO SEEK REDRESS FROM THE COURTS AND AVAIL OF LEGAL REMEDIES” Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 24 February 2026…
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