No words can describe my sadness upon learning that our dearest and revered former colleague, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, has joined our Creator. A towering figure in our nation’s public service, a brilliant legal mind, and a statesman par excellence whose legacy spans generations, I feel truly blessed to have been given the…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the expansion of Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), citing inflation that has diminished the value of cash grants and various issues in the implementation of the program. Estrada said his proposal will ensure that the 4Ps program would remain responsive to the evolving…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO SET AND APPROVE THE BED CAPACITY AND SERVICE CAPABILITY OF ALL DOH HOSPITALS Senate Bill No. 1508 under Committee Report No. 12 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, with the permission of the good Sponsor, Senator Risa Hontiveros, please…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC CENTER, DEFINING ITS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Senate Bill No. 1509 under Committee Report No. 13 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, today I rise to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 1509 entitled “An Act Establishing the Philippine Geriatric Center”…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Institutionalizing the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT), Amending Republic Act No. 10066, or the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.”, As Amended and Appropriating Funds Therefor Senate Bill No. 1507 under Committee Report No. 11 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, the traditions and knowledge of our indigenous…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Mandating the Full Disclosure of Government Transactions Through The Establishment of a Digital Budget Portal to Enhance Transparency, Accountability, and Public Participation in the Philippine Budget Process “CADENA Act” Senate Bill No. 1506 under Committee Report No. 10 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, every Filipino has the…
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FOR finishing 12th overall in the just-concluded Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a total of 24 medals — seven gold, seven silver, and 10 bronze, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking commendation for the 141-strong Philippine delegation for delivering the country’s biggest medal haul and best-ever performance in the continental sports event. “This…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH “Simplified Government Aid Access Act” Senate Bill No. 155 under Committee Report No. 8 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 11, 2025 Mr. President, Please allow this representation to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 155 under Committee Report No. 8 or the proposed “Simplified Government Aid Access Act”. We recognize the urgent need to streamline…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Establishing the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Under the Department of Education, Authorizing Local Government Units and Civil Society Organizations to Undertake Classroom Construction Projects “Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act” Senate Bill No. 1482 under Committee Report No. 6 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 11, 2025 Mr. President, we have always considered…
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Stiffer penalties and broader scope to cover digital platforms proposedJinggoy seeks modernization of bomb threat law amid rise in fake threats IN light of the recent spate of reported hoax bomb threats, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants the Senate to enact a measure that would impose stiffer penalties and expand the coverage of the outdated Presidential Decree…
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