I expect the Senate, through our legal counsel, to immediately take due notice and respond to the court order, to assert and uphold the exercise of the investigating committee’s contempt power. Such action taken by the Senate is not only in order but is necessary to ensure the integrity and credibility of legislative inquiries and…
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THROUGH a resolution, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a Senate commendation for tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for making history as the first Filipino to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) championship title. “Eala’s breakthrough accomplishments and milestone successes at such a young age propel Philippine tennis to greater heights and immense honor,…
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2025 Outstanding Filipinos: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivers his sponsorship speech on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for Resolution No. 100, commending the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos—ten exemplary teachers, soldiers, and police officers recognized for their integrity, excellence, and dedicated service to the nation. Estrada lauded the awardees as beacons of hope and reaffirmed his…
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No one is safe: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in a privilege speech on September 10, 2025, denounced as blatant lies the accusations hurled against him by former DPWH official Brice Hernandez linking him to ghost flood control projects in Bulacan. Estrada stressed that Hernandez, already cited in contempt for lying under oath, was merely diverting…
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the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the Filipino people SPONSORSHIP SPEECH FOR PLENARY Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 100 Commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the…
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PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Senate of the Philippines 10 September 2025 NO ONE IS SAFE Mr. President and distinguished colleagues: I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. Yesterday, in the aftermath of the Senate Blue Ribbon hearing we held last Monday, my name was viciously, maliciously, and intentionally dragged…
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Mr. President, I rise to repudiate the utterly false and baseless accusations made against me by Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez. Una sa lahat, wala akong tinanggap na anumang halaga mula sa mga flood control projects. Gaya ng mga guni-guni nilang flood control projects, guni-guni rin ang sinasabi niya na 30 percent commitment ko raw.…
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Gentleman par excellence: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada immediately congratulated his successor, Senator Panfilo Lacson, who was elected Senate President Pro Tempore during Monday’s plenary session, September 8, 2025. In his speech, Estrada said he is ready to lead when needed and will always work behind the scenes to keep the institution running with integrity and…
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Senate cites ex-DPWH assistant district engineer in contempt: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada confronts former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant District Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez with a printed copy of an ID bearing the name ‘Marvin Santos de Guzman,’ which he allegedly used when visiting a casino. Hernandez denied owning the ID, despite…
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ManifestationSENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA08 September 2025 It is a rare privilege to be elected Senate President Pro Tempore four times. This reflects the trust and confidence my colleagues have bestowed upon me as the second highest-ranking official of this august chamber. As I step down from my role as Senate President Pro Tempore, I do…
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