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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Adhering to established procedures: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada explains his vote in favor of remanding the impeachment complaint to the House of Representatives during the Senate’s proceedings as an impeachment court on June 10, 2025. His decision followed a motion from Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Ronald dela Rosa, who sought clarification…
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Senators don hats as judges in impeachment court: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, along with his colleagues, donned their hats as judges as the upper chamber convened as the impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Estrada and 23 other senators took their oath on Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025. Senate…
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CA plenary session: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada leads the opening prayer during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Commission on Appointments (CA), June 10, 2025, which saw the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioners Marina Tangaro-Casingal and Noli Rafol Pipo along with the promotion of 84 generals and senior officers…
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Commendation for Gilas Pilipinas Youth victory in FIBA U16 Asia Cup: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joins colleagues in presenting Senate Resolution No. 260 to the the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team on Monday, June 9, 2025 in recognition of their victory in the 2025 Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) Under-16 tournament held last May in Pampanga—further…
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