SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has urged the government and the public to beware of the falsities and misrepresentation of people who pretend to be uniformed personnel by wearing police and military uniforms, and even using insignias as accessories. Estrada said persons outside of the police and military forces who would be caught wearing their uniforms…
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As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security and a staunch advocate for the welfare of our brave servicemen and women, I believe we must carefully consider and discuss this crucial issue. Kailangan na itong pag-usapan ngunit hindi dapat minamadali. Kailangang makahanap tayo ng isang sistema na katanggap-tanggap sa lahat. Our military…
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Having served as Senate President Pro Tempore for six years (from 2007 to 2013), presiding over countless plenary session proceedings, I acknowledge the importance of maintaining professionalism and respectful conduct within our esteemed institution. I have, as the presiding officer, handled instances where emotions run high during debates and we, officers of the Senate intervene…
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THE near banning of Filipino seafarers from working on European Union-flagged vessels has made timely the passage of the enabling law that will protect the rights and welfare of seafarers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said in underscoring the significance of the approval of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. “Sa pamamagitan ng panukalang batas…
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of our former colleague, Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon. I had the privilege of working alongside Sen. Pong Biazon during the 13th and 14th Congress while my mother, former First Lady and Sen. Luisa “Loi” Ejercito Estrada were his contemporary in the 12th and 13th Congress. We witnessed firsthand his…
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As we celebrate our 125th year of independence, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values of liberty, justice, and equality. It is through our collective efforts and unity that we can continue to build a prosperous and inclusive society for all Filipinos. On this occasion, I also want to acknowledge the hard work…
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To elevate and boost the promotion of locally produced movies, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a measure proposing the institutionalization of a physical and online festival for new quality genre films and a free screening of classic movies during September of every year. “During this special period of celebration, which shall be known as…
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Having a permanent secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) is crucial for several reasons. It ensures continuity and stability, expertise, effective coordination, policy implementation, accountability, and representation in defense and security matters. These contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the defense sector in safeguarding the nation’s security. As the third civilian…
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Spanning 10 months Following the adjournment sine die of the first regular session of the 19th Congress, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has managed to spearhead the passage of two significant bills within 10 months. “In passing two significant bills, one of which has been already signed into law and the other just waiting to be…
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For ably representing the country and bringing home 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called upon colleagues to commend the athletes and the entire Philippine contingent who participated in the biennial sports meet. “The remarkable and the entire Philippine team in the…
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