Category: Speech

Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2980 Under Committee Report No. 525: An Act Defining and Penalizing Espionage and Other Offenses Against National Security

February 4, 2025

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…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2975: The Revised Animal Welfare Act

February 4, 2025

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…
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Acceptance Speech of former Sen. Luisa “Loi” P. Ejercito Estrada

February 4, 2025

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…
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Acceptance Speech of Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada

February 4, 2025

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…
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Manifestation on Senate Resolution Nos. 1295 and 1296 Honoring and Commeding former President Joseph Estrada and former Senator Luisa “Loi” P. Ejercito Estrada

February 4, 2025

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.…
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Sponsorship Speech on the Confirmation of the Nominations and Ad Interim Appointments of 19 Distinguished Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs

February 4, 2025

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…
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Co-Sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1287 Commemorating the Remarkable Life of Ms. Gloria Romero

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, members of this august chamber, It is a sad time for the Philippine entertainment industry because we lost a respected artist, a pillar, and one of the oldest living Filipino actresses and one of the last surviving stars from the first Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, popularly known as…
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Explanation of Vote in Support of the Passage of Senate Bill No. 2893: Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2893, otherwise known as the “Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act.” This measure is a significant step toward strengthening our nation’s capabilities in virology, disease prevention, and scientific research—an urgent and necessary move in light of recent global health crises. The…
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Explanation of Vote on Senate Bill No. 2818: Strengthening the NHA

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, Nagpapasalamat ako kay Senator Imee Marcos na siyang sponsor at author, sa Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, at iba pang may-akda ng panukalang ito. I vote in the affirmative and express my full support for the passage on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2818 otherwise known as “An…
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Explanation of Vote on House Bill 428: Rationalizing the Disposition of Welfareville

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, I vote “yes” for the approval on third and final reading House Bill No. 428 seeking to rationalize the disposition of the Welfareville property located in Mandaluyong City. I want to thank Senator Cynthia Villar for sponsoring the measure and ensuring the swift passage of this important measure. Finally, a bill that would…
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