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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in defense of Senate employees

As a staunch advocate of workers’ rights and welfare, I cannot remain silent nor be a mere spectator when Senate employees become collateral damage in political disagreements. Sa ilalim ng Civil Service rules at ng Republic Act No. 6713, o ang Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, inaatasan ang mga…
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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the issuance of a warrant against him by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division

Nais kong bigyan diin ang mga bagay na ito: I will remain firmly with the majority bloc under the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Hindi ako matitinag sa anumang panggigipit, pananakot, political maneuvering para talikuran ang paninindigan kong ito. I will not yield to threats. I will not be intimidated. I will not…
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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on his pleadings before the Sandiganbayan

In anticipation of the possible issuance of an arrest warrant in the plunder case filed against me, I respectfully urge the Court to first give due consideration to the motions I have already filed and to uphold the principles of due process. Simultaneous with my posting of bail on the graft charges last Friday, my…
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On the Death of Two Philippine Army Trainees During Training in Capas, Tarlac

Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng dalawang Philippine Army trainees na nasawi matapos umanong mag-collapse sa kanilang pagsasanay sa Capas, Tarlac. Bilang Chairperson ng Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, lubos nating pinahahalagahan ang sakripisyo ng bawat Pilipinong nagnanais maglingkod sa bayan. Ang kanilang pangarap na magsuot ng uniporme at…
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Statement on posting of bail before the Sandiganbayan

I am personally posting bail before the Sandiganbayan in relation to the arrest warrant issued by its Second Division. Posting bail is a legal remedy available to me under our justice system, and I intend to avail myself of every lawful means to defend myself and clear my name. Mariin kong itinatanggi ang mga paratang…
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Statement on the filing of cases before the Sandiganbayan

We will exhaust all legal remedies. Sa kasalukuyan, inihahanda ng aking mga abogado ang mga kaukulang hakbang upang mapakita ang mga iregularidad sa naging proseso, gayundin ang mga ebidensyang hindi nabigyan ng sapat na timbang at konsiderasyon. Kabilang dito ang Senate Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO) letter na nagsasaad na walang anumang record…
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Jinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services

Turning compassion into reward, and service into savingsJinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services TO encourage stronger private sector participation in improving and making the country’s healthcare system more accessible, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the grant of tax incentives to doctors who voluntarily provide free medical services to indigent Filipinos.…
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Message of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada at the Palarong Pambansa 2026

MESSAGE OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA AT THE PALARONG PAMBANSA 2026 Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur May 24, 2026 Greetings – Sa mga kalahok na kabataang atleta, coaches, at mga bisita mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa, magandang araw sa ating lahat. Ngayong taon, muling nagbabalik ang Palarong Pambansa sa Mindanao, at ang Agusan del Sur ang…
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Jinggoy pushes 5% discount on food, gadgets, tuition for underprivileged students

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a landmark measure seeking expanded financial relief for underprivileged Filipino students across all levels, including those enrolled in technical-vocational courses, through a mandatory five percent (5%) discount on essential education-related expenses, such as tuition, food, medicines, school supplies, and learning gadgets. “Maraming estudyante ang kapos sa panggastos araw-araw kaya…
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Pakikiramay sa Pamilya at sa Buong Philippine Air Force sa Pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo

Nakikiisa tayo sa buong Philippine Air Force sa pagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos PAF at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo PAF matapos ang trahedyang sinapit nila habang ginagampanan ang kanilang tungkulin sa bayan. Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa kanilang mga pamilya, kaibigan, kasamahan sa serbisyo, at sa buong hanay ng Hukbong Himpapawid…
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