Speech – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Sponsorship speech on the nominations and ad interim appointments of 15 officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs

August 7, 2024

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments August 7, 2024 Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of fifteen (15)officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Following a public…
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Keynote Speech at the 61st Founding Anniversary of the National Defense College of the Philippines

August 1, 2024

It is an immense honor and privilege to stand before you and join you in celebrating this prestigious institution’s sixty-first (61st) founding anniversary. For more than six decades, the National Defense College of the Philippines has been a model of excellence in national security and defense education. It has been unwavering in its mission to…
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Manifestation on PSR 1070: Expressing Gratitude and Commendation to Senator Sonny Angara for His Contributions in the Senate

July 30, 2024

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I rise today to manifest my full support for the adoption of Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1070, expressing gratitude and commendation to Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for his invaluable contributions to the Senate and to the nation as a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines. We are very grateful…
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Sponsorship Speech on the Ad Interim Appointments of 16 Career Foreign Service Officials from the DFA

May 15, 2024

Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as your Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the ad interim appointments of sixteen (16) career foreign service officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Following a public hearing this morning which considered and deliberated on their appointments, your Committee found them all…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Resolution honoring the late Senator Saguisag

May 7, 2024

Co-Sponsorship of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Resolution honoring the late Senator Saguisag Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. Last April 23, 2024, our country lost a highly respected lawmaker, a great human rights champion, a man of principle, a loyal friend, and a true statesman. Former Senator Rene Saguisag was a young boy from Quezon province…
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Privilege Speech: When the pursuit of profit eclipses the sacred duty to heal

April 29, 2024

Mister President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Today, I rise before you with a heavy heart and a sense of moral obligation to shed light on a matter of grave concern within the medical community. It saddens me to say that a significant conflict of interest and unethical behaviors have seeped into the medical profession, compromising…
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Manifestation on the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution No. 20 under Committee Report No. 201 Amnesty for former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF

March 13, 2024

Mr. President, as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I wish to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my dear colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution Number 20 under our Committee Report No. 201 concurring with the Presidential Proclamation No. 404 which grants…
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Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointments of eight (8) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs

March 12, 2024

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 appointments of eight (8) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your Committee found our nominees and appointees to be fit and qualified, and ruled to…
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Manifestation on the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-South Korea Diplomatic Relations

March 11, 2024

Mr. President: The mere mention of BTS, Jewel in the Palace, Squid Game, Gangnam Style would probably elicit scores of reactions among members of our staff and among the general populace. Today, as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and South Korea, beyond Hallyu or Korean Wave, the cultural phenomenon that…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League

March 6, 2024

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It is my honor to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League. The hard work, dedication, and team work of the Senate Lady Defenders—this chamber’s volleyball team—has truly paid off…
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