Jinggoy calls for an end to name-calling: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urges colleagues from the House of Representatives to put an end to the name-calling directed at senators. He notes that the recent tirades against members of the upper chamber have already become personal. “This is also unacceptable to us as members of the Senate,”…
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𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presided over the public hearing of the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, on House Concurrent Resolution Nos. 19, 20, 21, and 22, granting amnesty to members of four rebel groups. Estrada said the hearing was in accordance with…
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House Resolution 1562, an affront to the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes the floor Monday, February 5, 2023, to denounce the adoption of House Resolution 1562 which expresses support for Speaker Martin Romualdez “in the face of intense assault from the Senate in violation of the principles of interparliamentary courtesy.” Estrada implored the leadership of both Houses…
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PH athletes seek Jinggoy’s intervention in WAP mess: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada inquires into the case of some Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) members currently embroiled in a row with the organization’s leadership over the performance evaluation of the coaching staff. Twelve of the coaching staff, purportedly removed by WAP president Alvin Aguilar, have requested Senator…
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Jinggoy to probe labor violations, abuses of garbage hauler firm: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada listens to the grievances of garbage collectors of International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist Inc. (I-SWIMS) concerning alleged labor violations and unscrupulous practices of the garbage hauler firm that services various cities in Metro Manila. Following the meeting held on January 13, 2024, the…
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Jinggoy seeks Senate recognition for master lensman Romy Vitug: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Resolution No. 908 to honor the invaluable contribution to the Philippine cinema of renowned cinematographer Romeo “Romy” Vitug who passed away last January 18 at the age of 86. Vitug, a legendary lensman whose career spans more than four decades, is…
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Senate resolution for Samboy Lim: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada introduces Senate Resolution No. 911 expressing profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of basketball icon “The Skywalker” Avelino “Samboy” Lim, one of the 25 greatest players in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) history, last December 23 at the age of 61. “His love and dedication…
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𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔-𝗖𝗛𝗔? Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada opposed efforts to railroad amendments to the 1987 Constitution under the guise of a people’s initiative. In his privilege speech Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Estrada cited a recent survey showing that Filipinos are more concerned about controlling inflation than altering the country’s charter. “Why does there seem to…
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Light moment: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with (L) Sen. Imee Marcos and (R) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri during a break at Monday’s resumption of plenary sessions, January 22, 2024. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)
STATEMENT OF USEC. JANELLA EJERCITO ESTRADA The acquittal of my father, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in the plunder case has lifted a heavy burden that we, as a family, have carried for far too long. This legal battle has tested my family’s resilience but our unwavering strength and determination in proving his innocence have been…
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