This representation is happy to add my voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of an esteemed colleague, fellow basketball afficionado, and seatmate here in the Senate session hall, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Education Secretary. Indeed, he is a great loss to the Senate. Nalagasan po…
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SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments August 7, 2024 Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of fifteen (15)officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Following a public…
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FOR giving the Philippines’ third medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said boxer Aira Villegas deserves to be conferred with the Senate Medal of Excellence. Villegas gave a gallant fight against 2021 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Buse Naz Cakiroglu of Türkiye to bag bronze during Wednesday’s semifinals of…
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Manifestation of support on the ad interim appointment of former Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) 07 August 2024 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Philippines
(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate president pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada and Sen. Lito Lapid have filed separate resolutions expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of Regal Films matriarch Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, popularly known as Mother Lily. “Mother Lily continues to be an inspiration not just to producers and stars but also to aspiring filmmakers,…
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SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of renowned star-maker Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, more popularly known as “Mother Lily.” “Mother Lily continues to be an inspiration not just to producers and stars but also aspiring filmmakers, artists, and workers for her trailblazing…
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(PNA) MANILA – Six resolutions were filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to award Carlos Yulo an official commendation and the Senate Medal of Excellence for bagging two gold medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1102 and 1106 were filed by Senate Majority Leader Francise Tolentino, SRN 1104 and 1105 were…
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(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have committed to continue collaborating to finalize a broader defense cooperation arrangement before the year ends. In a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Monday, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said he had a “splendid” meeting with his counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution that sought to confer to gymnast Carlos Yulo with the Senate Medal of Excellence. “Yulo’s outstanding achievement at the world’s biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire nation as it is a testament to the excellent skill and unyielding spirit of…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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