Explanation of Vote Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in Support of the passage of House Bill No. 10841 or An Act Fixing the Term of Office of the Philippine Coast Guard Commandant and For Other Purposes 20 January 2025 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter:…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada supports House Bill 10841, which proposes a fixed three-year term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant. This aims to ensure stable leadership for effective governance and long-term planning. Frequent leadership changes can undermine the PCG’s effectiveness in securing maritime borders and responding to disasters. A fixed term…
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Greatness delivered. Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It was an ending not too familiar in America’s highly anticipated singing competition the past 26 seasons; but for Filipino dreamer Sofronio Vasquez III, it culminates his journey of never giving up even after all the losses and rejection. His dream of being a known singer was always…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, and fellow Filipinos, Today, I express my full support for House Bill No. 10841, or “An Act Fixing the Term of Office of the Philippine Coast Guard Commandant and for Other Purposes,” to which I would like to be made co-author and co-sponsor. This bill is an important…
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Manifestation on Adopted Resolution No. 238 Congratulating and Commending Sofronio Vasquez III for his historic win in The Voice USA 20 January 2025 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph COPY OF SPEECH:
The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), require a comprehensive and proactive response from our government. Makailang ulit ko ng sinabi, nasa panig natin ang mga legal na batayan para ipaglaban ang ating karapatan. The Arbitral Award, a landmark ruling issued on June 12,…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called on “kasambahay” employers in Metro Manila and the Caraga region to comply with the wage increases for domestic workers that takes effect this month. “May mga personal din silang pangangailangan na kailangang tugunan na sumusunod sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at iba pang gastusin.…
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MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on behalf of his father, former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada. This award honors his contributions to Philippine cinema and his role in founding the festival. Proceeds from the MMFF benefit the Movie…
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The decrease in the number of jobless Filipinos to 1.66 million, along with a reduction in underemployment to 10.8 percent, highlights our collective efforts to create more job opportunities for our growing workforce. While this is a positive development, our efforts must continue. It is essential to address the remaining challenges to ensure that a…
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(MANILA STANDARD) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed deep concern over the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) largest vessel, dubbed ‘The Monster,’ in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In a statement late Monday, Estrada said he was particularly bothered, considering the recent recovery of an underwater drone traced to China…
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