‘Outrageous,’ Jinggoy says on staggering number of vehicles owned by Discayas: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada described as outrageous the staggering number of vehicles owned by Sarah and Curlee Discaya, citing Land Transportation Office (LTO) records that revealed a fleet of 80 vehicles ranging from high-end cars to mainstream brands. Estrada made the…
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Jinggoy renews push for tougher anti-spy law: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada discusses the merits of his proposed landmark measure, Senate Bill No. 73 or the proposed New Anti-Espionage Act, along with similar bills introduced by Senators Panfilo Lacson, Joel Villanueva, and Juan Miguel Zubiri, all of which seek to overhaul the outdated…
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Convening of the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA): Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes his oath as a member of the Commission on Appointments and concurrent chairperson of its Committee on Foreign Affairs during the first plenary session of the bicameral body’s First Regular Session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Senate. (Office of Senator Jinggoy…
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Bulacan ‘ghost’ flood control projects, just the tip of the iceberg: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada reviews documents as he prepares for an online interview with Bilyonaryo News Channel’s On Point program on Tuesday night, August 19, 2025. Estrada earlier revealed during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing that one of the top…
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Jinggoy exposes alleged ghost projects in Bulacan: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pressing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan for accountability following the latter’s admission during Tuesday’s Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on August 19, 2025, regarding the alleged involvement of Wawao Builders in several ghost projects in Bulacan amounting to billions…
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Jinggoy welcomes visiting U.S. Senator Rick Scott: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined his colleagues in welcoming U.S. Senator Rick Scott during the latter’s courtesy visit to the Philippine Senate on Monday, August 18, 2025. Estrada, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, expressed his appreciation to the U.S. government…
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Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge collapse, a symbol of failure: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada prepares to respond to the interpellation of colleague Sen. Rodante Marcoleta after delivering a privilege speech on Monday, August 6, 2025, regarding the February collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. Estrada called for full accountability in the P1.2-billion…
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SONA 2025: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada arrives at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, 2025, to attend the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the opening of the first regular session of the 20th Congress and to listen to the fourth State…
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Fourth time’s the charm: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada took his oath as Senate President Pro Tempore following a nomination from Sen. Ronald dela Rosa during Monday’s opening of the 20th Congress, July 28, 2025. Estrada holds the distinction of being elected to the position the most number of times. He was first elected to the…
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Jinggoy endorses appointment of new DFA chief: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses the nomination of Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) during the final plenary session of the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Estrada, chairperson of the CA Committee on Foreign Affairs,…
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