Category: Speech

Manifestation on the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution No. 20 under Committee Report No. 201 Amnesty for former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF

Mr. President, as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I wish to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my dear colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution Number 20 under our Committee Report No. 201 concurring with the Presidential Proclamation No. 404 which grants…
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Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointments of eight (8) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, ladies and gentlemen, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs has the distinct privilege to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of eight (8) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs.  Your Committee found our nominees and appointees to be fit and qualified, and ruled to…
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Manifestation on the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-South Korea Diplomatic Relations

Mr. President: The mere mention of BTS, Jewel in the Palace, Squid Game, Gangnam Style would probably elicit scores of reactions among members of our staff and among the general populace. Today, as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and South Korea, beyond Hallyu or Korean Wave, the cultural phenomenon that…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It is my honor to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League. The hard work, dedication, and team work of the Senate Lady Defenders—this chamber’s volleyball team—has truly paid off…
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Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

This is to express my support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of our men and women in uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, led by: Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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Manifestation on Senate’s approval of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22

Mr. President, I would like to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my honorable colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22 concurring with Presidential Proclamation Numbers 403, 405 and 406 which grants amnesty to the members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade…
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Keynote Speech at the Zambales National High School 110th Anniversary and Grand Alumni Homecoming

Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat.  Ako po si Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, ang panganay na anak ng dating Presidente Joseph Ejercito Estrada at ng Senadora ng Masa, isang proud Zambaleño, Doktora Luisa “Loi” Pimentel Ejercito Estrada. Nang matanggap ko po ang imbitasyon ng inyong Alumni Association President Roy Mendones at ni Zambales National High School…
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Sponsorship Speech on Committee Report Nos. 202, 201, 202 and 203 Granting Amnesty to the Members of RPMP-RPA-ABB, CPP-NPA-NDF, MILF and MNLF

Payapa at panatag na buhay sa bawat Pilipino. This noble objective is enshrined in our Constitution and lies at the heart of every policy decision of the national government, including the Senate. This is the aim of our long-term development plans that shapes our priority legislative agenda. Also, the silencing of guns, an end to…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191 An Act Amending The Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act (RA 11235)

Mr. President, with the indulgence of the good gentleman from Cavite, Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino, I would like to be made Co-Sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191, entitled An Act Amending Republic Act No. 11235, Otherwise Known as the ‘Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act’. Under the guidance of the good sponsor,…
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