Senate honors ‘Erap’, ‘Senadora ng Masa’: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada listens attentively as his colleagues deliver speeches in tribute to his parents, former President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada and former Senator Luisa “Loi” Ejercito Estrada — affectionately called “Senadora ng Masa” — during Tuesday’s plenary session, February 4, 2025. Senate President Francis…
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Jinggoy endorses appointments of 19 foreign service officials: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, concurrent Chairperson of the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Foreign Affairs, endorses the nominations and ad interim appointments of 19 foreign service officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In his sponsorship speech during Tuesday’s CA plenary session,…
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Commemorating the remarkable life of Gloria Romero: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada honors the contributions and legacy of the Queen of Philippine Cinema, the late Gloria Romero, who passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 91. In co-sponsoring the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 1287 on Monday, February 3, 2025,…
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Greatness delivered: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presents to “Filipino phenom” Sofronio Vasquez III Senate Resolution 238, recognizing his historic achievement as the first Filipino and Asian grand champion of “The Voice USA” during its 26th season. Estrada praised Vasquez’s perseverance and resilience, highlighting how his victory inspires many Filipinos to pursue their…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada supports House Bill 10841, which proposes a fixed three-year term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant. This aims to ensure stable leadership for effective governance and long-term planning. Frequent leadership changes can undermine the PCG’s effectiveness in securing maritime borders and responding to disasters. A fixed term…
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MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on behalf of his father, former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada. This award honors his contributions to Philippine cinema and his role in founding the festival. Proceeds from the MMFF benefit the Movie…
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Bicam OKs final version of 2025 national budget: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, a member of the bicameral conference committee that deliberated on the proposed P6.352 trillion 2025 national budget, joins colleagues in witnessing the signing of the panel report on the reconciled and consolidated versions from the two Houses of Congress on…
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Senate passes bill banning chemical weapons: Following the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 2871 or the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says that the passage of the measure demonstrates the upper chamber’s dedication to global disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.…
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Jinggoy-sponsored bill now a law: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins colleagues in witnessing the ceremonial signing of Republic Act 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act in Malacañang today, December 6, 2024. A landmark legislation, Estrada shepherded in the Senate its passage which mandates the construction of permanent, storm-resilient evacuation centers nationwide.…
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No internal unrest in AFP: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives assurance from Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida that there are no “grumblings” within the military amid the political tension in the Executive branch. During Larida’s confirmation hearing at the Senate on Wednesday, November…
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