Introductory call: H.E. Catherine Rosemary McIntosh, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Philippines, pays an introductory call on Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada at the Senate on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Among the matters discussed were enhanced defense cooperation—particularly the impending Senate concurrence in the ratification of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA)—as well as…
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Leadership change: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presides over the plenary session on Monday, May 11, 2026 following the election of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as the new Senate President. (photo credit)
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, please allow this representation to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 370 congratulating and commending BINI for attaining the historic milestone of being the first Filipino act to perform at Coachella in Indio, California. “Bawat araw mas sumasaya, magmula nang makita ka.”[1] Ganyan din ang ipinamalas na galak at kasiyahan sa…
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Jinggoy backs naturalization bids of Bennie Boatwright, Matthew James Ramos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses to the plenary the approval of bills granting Filipino citizenship to athletes Bennie Francois Boatwright III (third from right) and Matthew James Ramos (fourth from right), following Wednesday’s deliberations by the Committee on Justice and Human Rights led by Sen. Francis Pangilinan on…
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CO-AUTHORSHIP AND CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Strengthening the Rights of Piece-Rate Workers, Providing Stricter Reportorial Requirements and Penalties for Violations Thereof “Anti-Abuse of Pakyawan Workers Act” Senate Bill No. 2115 under Committee Report No. 59 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada May 6, 2026 Mr. President, I would like to join our good Chairperson of the Committee…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 377 seeking the upper chamber’s highest commendation for the 101-strong Philippine contingent to the Asian Beach Games for delivering the country’s highest-ever finish in the history of the regional competition. The team’s fifth-place finish overall — next to host China, Thailand, Iran, and Vietnam — marks a significant…
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Jinggoy reports out Senate probe on Dupax del Norte mining issue: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Government, presents his panel report during the plenary session on Monday, May 4, 2026, on the investigation into the alleged exclusion of local government units (LGUs) in the issuance of an exploration permit to…
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Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides a strong legal framework for environmental protection. The principle of local autonomy is also enshrined in our fundamental law. Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, concretizes this mandate by devolving powers, responsibilities, and resources to local government units, enabling them to…
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As we pay tribute to the more than 52 million-strong Filipino workforce—the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities—we must give due recognition to their tireless efforts and sacrifices, especially as they bear the brunt of the ongoing global oil supply crisis and the rising cost of living. Pasan nila ang patuloy…
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