SPEECH OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Parangal ng Sining 2025 Seda Vertis North, April 11, 2025 Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat. To be honored by your peers is the ultimate recognition of one’s talents and achievements. On behalf of my father, former President Joseph…
Read more
To the men and women of DA-Philippine Carabao Center, congratulations on your 32nd anniversary celebration. The saying “A small spark can start a great fire,” perfectly encapsulates the vision of my father, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, when he championed the passage of Republic Act No. 7307 thirty-two (32) years ago, paving the way for the…
Read more
Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat. Uunahin ko na po ang pagpapasalamat sa mga naglaan ng panahon para dumalo at samahan ako na ipagdiwang ang ikatlong taon ko ng pagiging senior citizen. Wala naman po samukha ko ang pagiging senior na hindi ba? On a serious note, I cannot help but be grateful for the countless blessings I and my family have received. Noong nakaraang taon, muli po akong naluklok sa pangalawang pinakamataas saposisyon sa Senado. Hindi ko inaasahan na sa pagbabalik ko saSenado ay muli akong magiging Senate President Pro Tempore na nauna ko nang ginampanan noong taong 2007 hanggang 2013. Hindi ko naman matatamasa ito kung walang suporta at kumpiyansa ang aking mga kasamahan sa Senado kaya’t nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila. I also consider the recognition recently bestowed upon my beloved parents as one of the greatest…
Read more
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I express my full and unwavering support for Senate Bill No. 2699 also known as the Konektadong Pinoy Act. It is with great honor and responsibility that I cast my vote in favor of this landmark legislation, which seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that every Filipino has access…
Read more
In the past few days, there had been a number of disturbing news articles reporting about the arrest of alleged spies in the country. Last January 17, 2025, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), apprehended in Makati City a suspected (Chinese) “sleeper agent,” a technical software engineer…
Read more
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, With the permission of the Honorable Sponsor, allow this representation to co-author and co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 2975 or the Revised Animal Welfare Act, which seeks to repeal an old law and introduce new legislation aimed at further promoting the rights and welfare of animals. Marami na talaga ang nagiging…
Read more
Acceptance Speech of Senate Resolution No. 1296 — Commending and Honoring former Senator Luisa “Loi” P. Ejercito Estrada Honorable Senators, distinguished guests, and my fellow Filipinos, Buong pagpapakumbaba at taus-pusong pasasalamat sa pagkilalang ito. Hindi ko inaaasahan na darating ang araw na kikilalanin ang aking munting ambag sa lehislatura. I thank the Lord Almighty for the…
Read more
Acceptance Speech on Senate Resolution No. 1295 – Honoring and Commending former President Joseph Estrada I stand before you today with deep gratitude and appreciation, honored to be recognized by this esteemed institution through the initiative of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Thank you for the kind words you have shared with me. This honor…
Read more
MANIFESTATION Senate Resolution No. 1295 – Honoring and Commending former President Joseph Estrada Senate Resolution No. 1296 — Commending and Honoring former Senator Luisa “Loi” P. Ejercito Estrada Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 4 February 2025 Mr. Senate President, esteemed colleagues, distinguished guests, Today is a deeply humbling and emotional moment for my family and me.…
Read more
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is my distinct honor to rise before you today as Chairperson of the Commission on Appointments Committee on Foreign Affairs to sponsor the confirmation of the nominations and ad interim appointments of several distinguished officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). These individuals, whose professional excellence and unwavering commitment…
Read more
