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PRIB PHOTOS: Hearing on bills seeking the grant of discount to indigent job applicants on charges for certain government-issued documents

March 19, 2024

The Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, discusses bills seeking the grant of discount to indigent job applicants on charges for certain government-issued documents. The panel is also set to tackle bills providing for accident and life insurance coverage for construction workers. (Joseph B. Vidal/Senate Social Media…
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Statement on the signing into law of No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act and the New Passport Act

March 19, 2024

Bilang mambabatas, ipinagmamalaki ko ang pagkakaroon ng mahalagang papel sa pagpasa ng mga landmark bills na ito – ang New Philippine Passport Act at ang No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act. By mandating the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to create an online application portal and electronic one-stop shop, we make passport application easier and…
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PHOTO RELEASE: One million new jobs for Filipinos

March 18, 2024

One million new jobs for Filipinos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during Monday’s plenary session, March 18, 2023, expresses his full support for the approval on final reading of Senate Bill No. 2572 or the proposed Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act, saying the much-touted ecozone could potentially generate one million additional jobs…
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PRIB PHOTO: Buz will generate millions of jobs

March 18, 2024

𝗕𝗨𝗭 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗝𝗢𝗕𝗦:  Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in defending his affirmative vote for the third reading approval of Senate Bill No. 2572 (SBN 2572), or the proposed Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (BuZ) Act, said he supported the measure because he believes that it could generate more than a million jobs for Filipino…
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Statement on Maguindanao ambush that killed four soldiers

March 18, 2024

Today, we stand united in grief and resolve. The recent ambush in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers is a stark reminder of the sacrifices of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their unwavering commitment to protect our country from the enemies of the State.  We must come together to condemn these acts…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy urges barangay officials to shun partisan politics

March 18, 2024

Jinggoy urges barangay officials to shun partisan politics: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, appearing as guest of honor in the recently concluded Liga ng mga Barangay, urges barangay officials to remain faithful to their sworn duties and shun partisan politics. Estrada made the call in the wake of reports that some local executives, in alleged collusion…
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Estrada seeks probe into Chinese ships dredging in Zambales

March 14, 2024

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities could have a significant impact on the lives of Zambales residents who rely on fishing and may disturb the overall balance of the ecosystem. “The ongoing dredging activities…
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Senate seeks probe into ‘unabated’ dredging in Zambales by alleged Chinese workers

March 13, 2024

(GMA NEWS) A Senate investigation into the “unabated” dredging activities allegedly conducted by Chinese workers in coastal areas of Zambales has been sought. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chairman of the Senate committee on national defense, has filed proposed Senate Resolution 966, saying these dredging activities could have a significant impact on the lives of the residents…
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Senate probe of dredging by Chinese vessels in Zambales province sought

March 13, 2024

(BUSINESS WORLD) A PHILIPPINE senator has filed a resolution seeking to investigate increased presence of Chinese dredging vessels near Zambales province, saying these threaten the local marine ecosystem. Senate Resolution 966, which Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Estrada filed on Wednesday, calls for a comprehensive probe of the dredging of at least 14 Chinese vessels that…
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Jinggoy: Amnesty grant for former reds get Senate nod

March 13, 2024

Following the Senate’s concurrence with Presidential Proclamation No. 404, some 3,000 former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) are expected to avail of the amnesty granted by Malacanang, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said.  Voting 23-0,  the upper chamber adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 20, giving the green…
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