Category: Speech

Manifestation of support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

This is to express my support to the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of our men and women in uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, led by: Major General LEODEVIC GUINID – who dedicated 37 years in the service and is currently the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army. He was conferred with a Distinguished…
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Manifestation on Senate’s approval of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22

Mr. President, I would like to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my honorable colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions 19, 21 and 22 concurring with Presidential Proclamation Numbers 403, 405 and 406 which grants amnesty to the members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade…
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Keynote Speech at the Zambales National High School 110th Anniversary and Grand Alumni Homecoming

Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat.  Ako po si Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, ang panganay na anak ng dating Presidente Joseph Ejercito Estrada at ng Senadora ng Masa, isang proud Zambaleño, Doktora Luisa “Loi” Pimentel Ejercito Estrada. Nang matanggap ko po ang imbitasyon ng inyong Alumni Association President Roy Mendones at ni Zambales National High School…
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Sponsorship Speech on Committee Report Nos. 202, 201, 202 and 203 Granting Amnesty to the Members of RPMP-RPA-ABB, CPP-NPA-NDF, MILF and MNLF

Payapa at panatag na buhay sa bawat Pilipino. This noble objective is enshrined in our Constitution and lies at the heart of every policy decision of the national government, including the Senate. This is the aim of our long-term development plans that shapes our priority legislative agenda. Also, the silencing of guns, an end to…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191 An Act Amending The Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act (RA 11235)

Mr. President, with the indulgence of the good gentleman from Cavite, Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino, I would like to be made Co-Sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191, entitled An Act Amending Republic Act No. 11235, Otherwise Known as the ‘Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act’. Under the guidance of the good sponsor,…
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Manifestation on Senate adoption of Senate Resolution No. 909 Congratulating and Commending the MMFF 2023 highest-grossing film ‘Rewind’

I would like to join my colleague Sen. Robin Padilla in congratulating and commending the cast, production, and crew of the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time, ‘Rewind’, starring the real-life husband-and-wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. ‘Rewind’ grossed a whopping nine hundred million pesos (P900 million) globally as of January 30, 2024. In terms of…
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Manifestation on 3rd Reading Approval of Eddie Garcia Act (SBN-2505)

Mr. President, our country is replete with creative people who produce world-class and highly compelling materials for the local and global audiences. This measure is the Senate’s recognition of the immense talent, dedication, and contribution not just of Filipino artists, but also those behind the camera who put their heart and soul to come up…
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Manifestation on 3rd Reading Approval of Minimum Wage Hike Bill (SBN-2534)

Mr.  President, my dear colleagues: Allow me to share portions of the famous Ramon Magsaysay credo: It says, and I quote—  “I believe that government starts at the bottom and moves upward, for government exists for the welfare of the masses of the nation.” “I believe that he who has less in life should have more…
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Sponsorship Speech: P100 minimum wage increase (SBN-2534)

Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen: As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, it is my honor to present today to this august Chamber Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 entitled “An Act Providing for a 100 Pesos Daily Minimum Wage Increase for Employees and…
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