Category: Speech

Manifestation on Senate adoption of Senate Resolution No. 909 Congratulating and Commending the MMFF 2023 highest-grossing film ‘Rewind’

I would like to join my colleague Sen. Robin Padilla in congratulating and commending the cast, production, and crew of the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time, ‘Rewind’, starring the real-life husband-and-wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. ‘Rewind’ grossed a whopping nine hundred million pesos (P900 million) globally as of January 30, 2024. In terms of…
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Manifestation on 3rd Reading Approval of Eddie Garcia Act (SBN-2505)

Mr. President, our country is replete with creative people who produce world-class and highly compelling materials for the local and global audiences. This measure is the Senate’s recognition of the immense talent, dedication, and contribution not just of Filipino artists, but also those behind the camera who put their heart and soul to come up…
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Manifestation on 3rd Reading Approval of Minimum Wage Hike Bill (SBN-2534)

Mr.  President, my dear colleagues: Allow me to share portions of the famous Ramon Magsaysay credo: It says, and I quote—  “I believe that government starts at the bottom and moves upward, for government exists for the welfare of the masses of the nation.” “I believe that he who has less in life should have more…
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Sponsorship Speech: P100 minimum wage increase (SBN-2534)

Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen: As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, it is my honor to present today to this august Chamber Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 entitled “An Act Providing for a 100 Pesos Daily Minimum Wage Increase for Employees and…
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Manifestation on SRN 857 Congratulating the FIBA (LOC and SBP) for Successful Hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Mr. President, I would like to manifest my full support for the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 857 congratulating the FIBA local organizing committee, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the private sector and all government agencies and local government units involved for the Philippines’ successful co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup last year. For…
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Privilege Speech: Defending The Sanctity Of Our Democratic Institutions

PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 24 January 2024   SECOND REGULAR SESSION, 19TH CONGRESS Senate of the Philippines Defending The Sanctity Of Our Democratic Institutions          Mister President, honorable members of this esteemed chamber:          I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. We find ourselves on the verge of a constitutional crisis,…
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Sponsorship Speech on the ad interim appointments of 49 officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments 12 December 2023 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 ad interim appointments of forty-nine (49) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. …
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Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2505 under Committee Report No. 175 Eddie Garcia Law

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development  ‘Eddie Garcia’ Law 5 December 2023 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, distinguished guests, a pleasant afternoon. Your Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, joint with the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, is honored to sponsor Senate Bill…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech in Committee Report No. 170 Motu Proprio Inquiry Into the Severe Battery and Maltreatment by Employer of Kasambahay Ms. Elvie Vergara Resulting in Her Partial Blindness and Other Injuries

Co-Sponsorship Speech in Committee Report No. 170 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Motu Proprio Inquiry Into the Severe Battery and Maltreatment by Employer of Kasambahay Ms. Elvie Vergara Resulting in Her Partial Blindness and Other Injuries  Mister President, it is an honor to co-sponsor Committee Report No. 170 regarding the motu proprio inquiry into the severe…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 877 Concurring in the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190

Co-Sponsorship Speech on PSR 877 Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 of the “Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (ILO C190) Mr. President, distinguished colleagues: I rise today to manifest my full support for the concurrence to the ratification of International Labour…
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