Speech – Page 6 – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Manifestation of Support on the Confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuita Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology

October 1, 2025

MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORTNomination of HENRY RHOEL RATUITA AGUDA as Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology Mr. Chair, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuíta Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Mr. President, Secretary-designate Aguda brings with him a wealth…
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Co-Sponsorship on Senate Bill No. 1432: People’s Freedom of Information Act

October 1, 2025

I rise to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 1432 — the People’s Freedom of Information Act. This measure turns a constitutional promise into a living practice: government that our people can see, understand, and hold to account. When information flows, corruption dries up. When records are open, services improve. And when citizens can ask and get…
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Opening Statement on the MTRCB Budget Briefing

September 30, 2025

Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaOpening statementMTRCB Budget briefing30 September 2025 Before anything else, allow me to greet the MTRCB family on your 40th founding anniversary. This morning, we will be dissecting your proposed total agency budget of P221.297 million for Fiscal Year 2026, P165.698 million of which for your Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and…
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Omnibus Manifestation: Resolutions Commending and Congratulating Padel Pilipinas as Champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup

September 24, 2025

OMNIBUS MANIFESTATION Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Resolutions commending and congratulating Padel Pilipinas, the Philippine National Padel Team, for emerging as champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Selangor, Malaysia from August 28-31, 2025 I rise today to join in the chorus of celebratory remarks for our National Padel Team, Padel Pilipinas, founded by…
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Manifestation on Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s malicious remark in the Blue Ribbon Hearing

September 23, 2025

Mr. President, I cannot, in good conscience, let the remarks made earlier by our colleague, Senator Francis Pangilinan, during the Blue Ribbon Committee pass without rebuttal. His comments, while not naming us directly, were laced with insinuations — clearly aimed at me and former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, and the legal ordeals I have already…
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FDCP 2026 Budget Hearing Opening Statement

September 17, 2025

The FDCP, under the Office of the President, was established under Republic Act No. 9167 on June 7, 2002. The agency is tasked with developing policies and implementing programs aimed at advancing the art and craft of filmmaking, while also promoting the production of films for commercial purposes. The agency also envisions to provide quality…
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Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 100 Commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the Filipino people

September 10, 2025

the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the Filipino people SPONSORSHIP SPEECH FOR PLENARY Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 100 Commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos for their exemplary and dedicated service to the country and the…
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Privilege Speech – No One Is Safe

September 10, 2025

PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Senate of the Philippines 10 September 2025 NO ONE IS SAFE Mr. President and distinguished colleagues: I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. Yesterday, in the aftermath of the Senate Blue Ribbon hearing we held last Monday, my name was viciously, maliciously, and intentionally dragged…
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Manifestation Repudiating False Claims by DPWH Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez

September 9, 2025

Mr. President, I rise to repudiate the utterly false and baseless accusations made against me by Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez. Una sa lahat, wala akong tinanggap na anumang halaga mula sa mga flood control projects. Gaya ng mga guni-guni nilang flood control projects, guni-guni rin ang sinasabi niya na 30 percent commitment ko raw.…
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Manifestation on Leadership Transition and Service to the Senate

September 8, 2025

ManifestationSENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA08 September 2025 It is a rare privilege to be elected Senate President Pro Tempore four times. This reflects the trust and confidence my colleagues have bestowed upon me as the second highest-ranking official of this august chamber. As I step down from my role as Senate President Pro Tempore, I do…
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