TEAM Philippines’ impressive medal haul — one gold and two bronze — in the recently concluded World Darts Federation (WDF) World Cup held in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, has prompted Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada to file a resolution seeking the Senate’s commendation of the national team’s historic feat in the international arena. In his proposed Senate…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought a Senate recognition for the landmark victory of Jessica Sanchez for being the first contestant of Filipino descent to win in the top-rating American reality talent competition America’s Got Talent. “Sanchez fully embraces and is genuinely proud of her Filipino roots and heritage, as she dedicated and shared her…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for a comprehensive Senate inquiry into the condition and structural integrity of bridges nationwide following the collapse of the 50-year-old Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan – the second bridge collapse in the Cagayan Valley region in just eight months. Senate Resolution No. 153, filed by Estrada in the exercise…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urged his colleagues to let compassion prevail in considering the adoption of Resolution No. 144, expressing the sense of the Senate in requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest for humanitarian reasons. In his manifestation of support for Senate Resolution No. 144, Estrada…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined colleagues in celebrating the historic achievement and gallant stand of the Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team, Alas Pilipinas, for bringing pride and honor to the country after ranking 19th out of 32 teams in the recently concluded Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Men’s World Championships 2025. “Sa unang pagkakataon na…
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Ipinapaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa ating mga kababayang Cebuano na labis na naapektuhan ng malakas na lindol, lalo na sa mga pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay. Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, muli nating pairalin ang diwa ng bayanihan. Habang isinasagawa ng ating pambansang pamahalaan at iba’t ibang ahensya ang rescue, relief, at rehabilitation…
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Gugulong na ang imbestigasyon ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) at umaasa ako na mabibigyan ako ng isang patas at makatarungang imbestigasyon, at tuluyang malilinis ang aking pangalan mula sa mga walang basehang akusasyon na ipinupukol laban sa akin. Buo ang tiwala at kumpiyansa ko na mailalantad ang katotohanan sa isasagawang imbestigasyon ng ICI at…
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The signing into law of Republic Act No. 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, is a proud moment for our nation as it places the Philippines on the map as the first in the region—and possibly in the world—to legislate anticipatory action. Having been ranked among the countries with the highest…
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The China Coast Guard’s use of water cannons against the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) BRP Datu Gumbay Piang is yet another blatant display of China’s disregard for international law, our sovereign rights, and the safety of our countrymen. Such hostile actions have no place in the civilized world. This must be denounced…
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I expect the Senate, through our legal counsel, to immediately take due notice and respond to the court order, to assert and uphold the exercise of the investigating committee’s contempt power. Such action taken by the Senate is not only in order but is necessary to ensure the integrity and credibility of legislative inquiries and…
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