Tag: 19th Congress

PHOTO RELEASE: From Senator to Secretary Angara

From Senator to Secretary Angara: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada adds voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of colleague, Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Estrada, during Wednesday’s Commission on Appointments (CA) plenary session, August 7, 2024, vouched for Angara’s credentials saying that the latter is a…
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Sponsorship speech on the nominations and ad interim appointments of 15 officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs

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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Jinggoy seeks conferment of Senate Medal of Excellence to Olympic bronze medalist Aira Villegas

FOR giving the Philippines’ third medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said boxer Aira Villegas deserves to be conferred with the Senate Medal of Excellence. Villegas gave a gallant fight against 2021 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Buse Naz Cakiroglu of Türkiye to bag bronze during Wednesday’s semifinals of…
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Jinggoy files resolution expressing Senate’s sympathy on passing of Regal matriarch Mother Lily

 SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences on the death of renowned star-maker Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, more popularly known as “Mother Lily.” “Mother Lily continues to be an inspiration not just to producers and stars but also aspiring filmmakers, artists, and workers for her trailblazing…
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Lawmakers seek Senate commendation, medal of excellence for Yulo

(PNA) MANILA – Six resolutions were filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to award Carlos Yulo an official commendation and the Senate Medal of Excellence for bagging two gold medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1102 and 1106 were filed by Senate Majority Leader Francise Tolentino, SRN 1104 and 1105 were…
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PH, Germany eye signing of defense deal before end of 2024

(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have committed to continue collaborating to finalize a broader defense cooperation arrangement before the year ends. In a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Monday, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said he had a “splendid” meeting with his counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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Jinggoy Estrada: Carlos Yulo should get highest Senate commendation for olympic triumph

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution that sought to confer to gymnast Carlos Yulo with the Senate Medal of Excellence. “Yulo’s outstanding achievement at the world’s biggest sporting event should be celebrated by the entire nation as it is a testament to the excellent skill and unyielding spirit of…
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Broader PH-German defense cooperation key to enhanced security capabilities – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Lunch meeting with Japanese ambassador

Lunch meeting with Japanese ambassador: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada attends a luncheon hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. ENDO Kazuya on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the ambassador’s residence. They discussed issues of common interests and shared insights on advancing future bilateral relations. (PHOTO: Courtesy of the Office of the Japanese Ambassador to…
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