Category: Speech

Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointment of 3 DFA officials

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments August 9, 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 nominations and ad interim appointment of three (3) officials of the Department of…
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Pahayag ukol sa pagdiriwang ng “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa”

Ginoong Pangulo, ang buwan ng Agosto ay itinalagang “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” sa ilalim ng Pampanguluhang Proklamasyon Bilang Isang Libo at Apatnapu (1041) ni dating Pangulong Fidel V. Ramos na inilathala noong 1997.  Ipinapahayag nito ang taunang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa tuwing ika-isa hanggang ika-tatlumpu’t isa ng Agosto. Gayundin, sa darating na ika-labing…
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Manifestation on Senate President Zubiri’s Privilege Speech on the latest incident in the WPS

Mr. President, this representation as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, conducted a hearing this morning, on the proposed National Defense Act and the revitalization of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program – both of which are priority measures of the Department of National Defense (DND)…
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Manifestation of Support on Senate Resolution No. 715: Commending the Philippine Women’s National Football Team

Mr. President: I wish to convey my warmest congratulations and utmost admiration to Team Filipinas for their historic victory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  Their feat is nothing short of spectacular. Sino po ba ang mag-aakalang makakarating ang Pilipinas sa pinaka-prestihiyosong paligsahan ng football sa buong mundo? Surely, we are known all over for our fighting…
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Manifestation of Support on proposed Senate Resolution No. 659 of Sen. Risa Hontiveros

MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORT – PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 659  Resolution urging the Philippine Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a resolution before the UN General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels within the West Philippine Sea  Author: Sen. Risa Hontiveros  Mr. President: This is to express my all-out…
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Eulogy for the late Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon

Eulogy of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Necrological Services for the late Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon June 19, 2023          We gather here today to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable individual, a decorated soldier, lawmaker, statesman, and public servant. We pay tribute to the esteemed former colleague who has left an indelible mark on…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on proposed Senate Resolution No. 618 taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 639 commending Gilas Pilipinas

Mister President, with the indulgence of the sponsor, I would like to co-sponsor Senate Resolution No. 617 entitled: Resolution 618 Taking Into Consideration Proposed Senate Resolution No. 639 Entitled: Resolution Commending and Congratulating the Philippine National Men’s Basketball Team Gilas Pilipinas for winning the gold medal in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball Championship.…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 619 taking into consideration proposed Senate Resolution Nos. 621, 622, 623, 625, and 640 congratulating the Philippine Team in the 32nd SEA Games

Mister President, with the indulgence of the sponsor, I would like to co-sponsor Senate Resolution No. 649 entitled: Resolution Commending and Congratulating the Philippine Delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games for ably representing the country and bringing home 58 gold, 85 silver and 117 bronze medals from the biennial meet. We are all so…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 610 Expressing the Profound Sympathy and Sincere Condolences of the Senate on the Death of Hon. Carlos M. Padilla

Mr. President, I am one with the nation in mourning the passing of Nueva Vizcaya Governor Carlos M. Padilla. Governor Padilla has served the country for 29 years as congressman and assemblyman.  Governor Padilla served as an assemblyman for Nueva Vizcaya in the interim Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1984, and as a Representative for…
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Sponsorship Speech: Bicam Report on Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans (SBN-1480 / HBN-7939)

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1480 and House Bill No. 7939 Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I have…
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