Speech – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 1075 commending and congratulating Strong Group-Pilipinas Basketball Team for winning the championship in the 43rd William Jones Cup Men’s Event

September 24, 2024

PS Res. No. 1075: Resolution commending and congratulating Strong Group-Pilipinas Basketball Team for winning the championship title in the 43rd William Jones Cup Men’s Event held from 13 To 21 July 2024 in Taiwan Mr. President, this representation is honored to sponsor the Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1075 commending and congratulating Strong Group-Pilipinas Basketball team for…
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Co-Sponsorship on Metrobank Foundation’s Ten Outstanding Filipinos for 2024

September 12, 2024

Mr. President, dear colleagues, as one of the authors of the Senate Resolution commending and congratulating the Metrobank Foundation Ten Outstanding Filipinos for 2024, I am honored to co-sponsor this measure which celebrates excellence in public service and remarkable achievements in nation-building. Their examples of selflessness, integrity and professionalism become bright beacons of hope, especially…
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Opening statement on GCG and CHR budget hearing

September 11, 2024

First of all, I would like to thank you for zealously working with this Representation last year for the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget of GCG and CHR. As then a neophyte Chairperson of a Subcommittee of the Committee on Finance, I learned a lot from our collaboration and I am hopeful…
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Sponsorship Speech on Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel

September 10, 2024

Senate Bill No. 2814 under Committee Report No. 316 Mr. President, honorable members of this august chamber, ladies and gentlemen, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I am privileged to sponsor Senate Bill No. 2814 under Committee Report No. 316 providing free legal assistance for…
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Sponsorship Speech on the ad interim appointment of 28 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

September 10, 2024

Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, ladies and gentlemen, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interimappointments of twenty-eight (28) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. As we face more complex problems transcending territorial boundaries like terrorism and transnational crimes, rapidly changing climate,…
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Co-Sponsorship remarks on Senate Bill No. 2792 under Committee Report No. 301 “OFWs Financial Literacy Enhancement Act”

September 9, 2024

Mr. President, this representation has always been an advocate of the protection of rights and promotion of welfare of our workers, including the Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. Since my first stint as a legislator, in the performance of my duties as the Chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment, I was given the…
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Privilege Speech on San Juan City’s new ordinance

September 3, 2024

Mister President, distinguished members, I rise before you on a matter of collective and personal privilege. Pahintulutan ninyo akong banggitin ang mga nasambit ng isang philanthropist mula sa Gawad Kalinga na: “Walang maliit o malaking ambag pagdating sa bayanihan. Lahat mahalaga. Lahat importante. Lahat pinapahalagahan.” Para sa mga naghihirap nating mga kababayan na lalo pa…
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Co-Sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1142

August 28, 2024

Co-sponsorship of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Senate Resolution No. 1142 Resolution commending and honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his illustrious career and invaluable contributions to the country Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I rise today to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1142 which seeks to commend and honor…
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Opening statement on the POGO hearing

August 27, 2024

Good morning, Madam Chair. We have fake Filipino citizens in our midst. These foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, are able to apply for passports using legitimate government documents which may have been fraudulently obtained. Using these legitimate documents, they are able to enjoy rights granted to Filipino citizens such as rights to purchase large tracts of…
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Opening statement at the Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

August 20, 2024

Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement Our hearing today is called in accordance with the Government’s commitment to ensure that the promised economic benefits from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will be fulfilled. RCEP, a free trade agreement between the 10 ASEAN Member States and 5 of…
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