Team SJE, Author at Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Explanation of Vote 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

January 20, 2025

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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WATCH | Manifestation on Adopted Resolution No. 238 Congratulating and Commending Sofronio Vasquez III

January 20, 2025

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:

Statement on redeployment of CCG’s ‘The Monster’ in the WPS

January 13, 2025

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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Jinggoy to Metro Manila, Caraga employers: Comply with wage hike order for ’kasambahays’

January 9, 2025

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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PHOTO RELEASE: MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award

January 9, 2025

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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Statement on the unemployment, underemployment rates fall

January 8, 2025

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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‘The Monster’ sighting bothers Estrada, commends PCG for vigilance

January 6, 2025

(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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Estrada: Monster ship sighting after drone recovery ‘deeply concerning’

January 6, 2025

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The sighting of the Chinese Coast Guard’s monster ship after an underwater drone was discovered over waters off Masbate province is deeply concerning, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. In a statement, Estrada warned the government about China’s continuous intrusive activities, noting that these should prompt the country…
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Stars for a night: Politikos steal the spotlight at 2024 MMFF Awarding Ceremony

December 28, 2024

(POLITIKO) With the 2025 midterm elections barely five months away, politikos are taking advantage of every chance to get public exposure—with the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night providing them the opportunity to score free airtime. Six politikos running in the midterm polls shared the spotlight with celebrities at the 2024 MMFF Gabi…
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Statement on giving workers their 13th Month Pay

December 25, 2024

It is not only a legal obligation but a moral duty of employers to provide for the timely payment of the 13th month pay to their employees by the deadline set by law, which is today, December 24. As a moral obligation, our workforce deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication to their jobs. Malinaw…
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Author: Team SJE