TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada appealed to his fellow parliamentarians to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term. Estrada issued the appeal as he presided over the ASEAN+ 3 meeting during the ongoing 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary…
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PH chairs ASEAN+3 meet in IPU Assembly: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides as chair during Saturday’s ASEAN+3 meeting, April 5, 2025, in the ongoing 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting served as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among the parliaments of ASEAN member states and their three dialogue…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators condemned on Monday, April 7, the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “dangerous maneuvers” on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in its latest act of aggression off the coast of Zambales on Sunday, April 6. The PCG ship, BRP Cabra, has been shadowing a CCG vessel with bow number “3302” off the coast…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada prodded the Philippine government on Monday to raise before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) China’s latest aggression near Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal. The incident involving a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship reportedly caused a…
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The China Coast Guard’s latest stunt, which once again put the lives of Filipino maritime personnel at risk, displayed a blatant disregard for maritime safety and international norms. This reckless behavior is deeply concerning and warrants unequivocal condemnation. Our government should take decisive action by bringing this matter before the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The…
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Jinggoy campaigns for PH bid for non-permanent seat in UN Security Council in 2027: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada launches his campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2027-2028. This initiative took place during the ongoing 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in…
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To the men and women of DA-Philippine Carabao Center, congratulations on your 32nd anniversary celebration. The saying “A small spark can start a great fire,” perfectly encapsulates the vision of my father, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, when he championed the passage of Republic Act No. 7307 thirty-two (32) years ago, paving the way for the…
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The “Superstar” of lawyers, the lawyers’ lawyer—Atty. Estelito “Titong” Mendoza—was truly a cut above the rest. A sui generis. His exceptional track record and tactical brilliance in defending cases were unparalleled, and no one has accomplished what he achieved in the legal profession. My family and I deeply mourn the loss of this esteemed legal…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed another resolution commending and congratulating Filipino Olympian and national pride Ernest John “EJ” Obiena for his successful campaign in the 2025 pole vault indoor season, where he won one silver and two gold medals in recent competitions held in Germany, France and Poland. Obiena’s latest achievements,…
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(RMN NEWS) Sinermunan ng ilang senador si CIDG Director P/MGen. Nicolas Torre III sa pagdinig ng Senado kaugnay sa pag-aresto ng International Criminal Court (ICC) kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Kasama ang Philippine National Police (PNP) noong March 11 nang arestuhin ang dating pangulo pagkalapag nito sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) mula Hong Kong…
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