THROUGH a resolution, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a Senate commendation for tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for making history as the first Filipino to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) championship title. “Eala’s breakthrough accomplishments and milestone successes at such a young age propel Philippine tennis to greater heights and immense honor,…
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Nine construction companies owned by a couple, Sarah and Pacifico II Discaya, allegedly competed against each other in public biddings for government contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada revealed during the ongoing Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation. Estrada extracted an admission from Sarah, further…
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27 August 2025PRESS RELEASE Tougher anti-spy lawJinggoy renews push for proposed ‘New Anti-Espionage Act’ CITING numerous alarming incidents involving the arrest of foreign nationals spying on both military and civilian activities using advanced technologies, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the urgency of passing a bill that updates the country’s World War II-era…
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The decision to replace Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III as Chief of the Philippine National Police is a prerogative that lies solely with the President. Like any other appointee in the Executive branch, he serves at the pleasure of the President, which means he can be removed at any time. Whatever the reason behind the…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada warned that the alleged ghost projects in Bulacan may only be a small part of a bigger web of anomalies in the massive flood control projects across the country. “Tip of the iceberg lang ito. Marami pa tayong madidiskubre sa susunod na hearings,” Estrada said, adding that he…
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One of the top contractors that cornered the majority of flood control deals is allegedly behind several non-existent projects, particularly in Bulacan province, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada revealed today. At the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Estrada…
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Jinggoy receives courtesy visit from PNP top brass: Top-ranking officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP), led by PGen. Nicolas Torre III, paid a courtesy visit to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Senate. Torre discussed with Estrada the PNP’s priority legislative measures as well as their…
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This is a classic case of reaping what one sows. The Chinese Coast Guard must cease and desist from engaging in dangerous maneuvers against our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other maritime vessels. These tactics not only endanger our maritime personnel and fisherfolk—they also escalate tensions unnecessarily. Nothing good will come of such actions, except…
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Fast and focused Jinggoy hits the ground running with 295 bills in the first two weeks of 20th Congress SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has hit the ground running in the 20th Congress, filing a total of 295 bills in just two weeks since the opening of the First Regular Session – a…
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Reports that a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, the BRP Datu Romapenet, en route to Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea for a fisheries mission, was blocked by Chinese maritime militia ships are deeply concerning. I urge the concerned agencies to validate this information, as the incident—if verified—would constitute a serious…
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