Category: Speech

Co-Sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 144 Expressing the Sense of the Senate Requesting the ICC to Hold Former President Duterte Under House Arrest for Humanitarian Consideration

Mr. President, I would like to associate myself with the sponsorship speeches of our colleagues and express my full support on Proposed Senate Resolution No. 144 expressing the sense of this chamber to request the International Criminal Court to hold former President Duterte under house arrest, rather than in a detention facility, to uphold the…
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Sponsorship Speech on the Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of Sharon Serag Garin as Secretary of the Department of Energy

Sponsorship Speech Senator Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaCommission on Appointments – Committee on Energy1 October 2025 Mr. Chairman, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen: It is my distinct honor, as Chairman of the Committee on Energy, to sponsor before this Commission the ad interim appointment of Honorable Sharon Serag Garin as Secretary of the Department of Energy. Secretary…
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Co-Sponsorship Remarks on Propose Senate Resolution No. 143 Congratulating and Commending the Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team, Alas Pilipinas

CO-SPONSORSHIP REMARKS ***inserted into the records*** Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 143 Congratulating and commending the Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team, Alas Pilipinas, for bringing pride and honor to the Philippines by historically ranking 19th in performance out of 32 teams in the final standings of the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)…
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Manifestation on Proposed Resolution No. 142 Congratulating and Commending the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide on the Celebration of its 47th Founding Anniversary on October 18, 2025

MANIFESTATION ***inserted into the records*** Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 142 Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide on the celebration of its 47th founding anniversary on October 18, 2025 Sponsor: Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero Mr. President, this representation wishes to place on record my warmest greetings and congratulations…
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Manifestation of Support on the Confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuita Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology

MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORTNomination of HENRY RHOEL RATUITA AGUDA as Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology Mr. Chair, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuíta Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Mr. President, Secretary-designate Aguda brings with him a wealth…
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Opening Statement on the MTRCB Budget Briefing

Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaOpening statementMTRCB Budget briefing30 September 2025 Before anything else, allow me to greet the MTRCB family on your 40th founding anniversary. This morning, we will be dissecting your proposed total agency budget of P221.297 million for Fiscal Year 2026, P165.698 million of which for your Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and…
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Omnibus Manifestation: Resolutions Commending and Congratulating Padel Pilipinas as Champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup

OMNIBUS MANIFESTATION Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Resolutions commending and congratulating Padel Pilipinas, the Philippine National Padel Team, for emerging as champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Selangor, Malaysia from August 28-31, 2025 I rise today to join in the chorus of celebratory remarks for our National Padel Team, Padel Pilipinas, founded by…
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Manifestation on Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s malicious remark in the Blue Ribbon Hearing

Mr. President, I cannot, in good conscience, let the remarks made earlier by our colleague, Senator Francis Pangilinan, during the Blue Ribbon Committee pass without rebuttal. His comments, while not naming us directly, were laced with insinuations — clearly aimed at me and former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, and the legal ordeals I have already…
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FDCP 2026 Budget Hearing Opening Statement

The FDCP, under the Office of the President, was established under Republic Act No. 9167 on June 7, 2002. The agency is tasked with developing policies and implementing programs aimed at advancing the art and craft of filmmaking, while also promoting the production of films for commercial purposes. The agency also envisions to provide quality…
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Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 100 Commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the Filipino people

the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the Filipino people SPONSORSHIP SPEECH FOR PLENARY Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 100 Commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the…
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