Speech – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Sponsorship Speech on the ad interim appointment of 28 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

September 10, 2024

Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, ladies and gentlemen, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the nominations and ad interimappointments of twenty-eight (28) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. As we face more complex problems transcending territorial boundaries like terrorism and transnational crimes, rapidly changing climate,…
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Co-Sponsorship remarks on Senate Bill No. 2792 under Committee Report No. 301 “OFWs Financial Literacy Enhancement Act”

September 9, 2024

Mr. President, this representation has always been an advocate of the protection of rights and promotion of welfare of our workers, including the Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. Since my first stint as a legislator, in the performance of my duties as the Chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment, I was given the…
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Privilege Speech on San Juan City’s new ordinance

September 3, 2024

Mister President, distinguished members, I rise before you on a matter of collective and personal privilege. Pahintulutan ninyo akong banggitin ang mga nasambit ng isang philanthropist mula sa Gawad Kalinga na: “Walang maliit o malaking ambag pagdating sa bayanihan. Lahat mahalaga. Lahat importante. Lahat pinapahalagahan.” Para sa mga naghihirap nating mga kababayan na lalo pa…
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Co-Sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1142

August 28, 2024

Co-sponsorship of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Senate Resolution No. 1142 Resolution commending and honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his illustrious career and invaluable contributions to the country Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I rise today to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1142 which seeks to commend and honor…
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Opening statement on the POGO hearing

August 27, 2024

Good morning, Madam Chair. We have fake Filipino citizens in our midst. These foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, are able to apply for passports using legitimate government documents which may have been fraudulently obtained. Using these legitimate documents, they are able to enjoy rights granted to Filipino citizens such as rights to purchase large tracts of…
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Opening statement at the Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

August 20, 2024

Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement Our hearing today is called in accordance with the Government’s commitment to ensure that the promised economic benefits from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will be fulfilled. RCEP, a free trade agreement between the 10 ASEAN Member States and 5 of…
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Manifestation of support for the 2025 proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President

August 20, 2024

Madam Chairperson, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has been an active partner of various government agencies in providing vital services to our kababayans, thus fulfilling its mandate to improve their lives and livelihood. Through the various programs that the OVP implements, our countrymen in the marginalized sector are empowered to become contributors to…
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Sponsorship Speech: Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2455 and House Bill No. 9713

August 12, 2024

Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2455 and House Bill No. 9713 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I have the distinct honor to sponsor the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of…
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Co-sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1109 expressing profound sympathy and condolences of the Senate on the death of Mother Lily

August 7, 2024

Mr. President, I rise today to sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1099 expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Philippine Senate on the death of an icon in Philippine cinema, Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, or more popularly known as Mother Lily, last August 4. Mother Lily is a renowned film producer and a household…
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Manifestion of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Senator Sonny Angara as Education Secretary

August 7, 2024

This representation is happy to add my voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of an esteemed colleague, fellow basketball afficionado, and seatmate here in the Senate session hall, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Education Secretary. Indeed, he is a great loss to the Senate. Nalagasan po…
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