Tag: 19th Congress

Manifestation on PSR 1070: Expressing Gratitude and Commendation to Senator Sonny Angara for His Contributions in the Senate

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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PHOTO RELEASE: Turn over of P6.35-T national budget

Turn over of P6.35-T national budget: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes part in the ceremonial turn over of the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP). The NEP, officially handed to the Senate by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Sec. Amenah Pangandaman on Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024, proposed a P6.352-trillion government spending…
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Senado tinaningan NBI,PNP manhunt kay Mayor Alice Guo

(ABANTE) Binigyan ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ng isang buwan ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at Philippine National Police (PNP) para arestuhin ang suspendidong Bamban, Tarlac mayor na si Alice Guo. Ipinahayag ito ni Estrada sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Women nitong Lunes, Hulyo 29, kung saan humarap ang…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Get your act together

Get your act together: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada vents out his frustration as to why suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has not yet been arrested two weeks after the Senate ordered her arrest. Estrada, during Monday’s continuing public investigation on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators’ (POGOs) alleged involvement in scamming activities, July…
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Mayor Alice Guo, muling pinagsabihang harapin ang mga alegasyon laban sa kanya

(DZME) Hindi pa rin sumipot sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Senado kaugnay sa operasyon ng POGO si suspended Bamban Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo gayundin ang kanyang mga magulang at mga kapatid. Sa mga personalidad na inisyuhan ng warrant of arrest ng Senado, tanging sina Nancy Gamo na naaresto ng mga tauhan ng Senate Sgt At…
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P6.352 Trilyong panukalang budget sa 2025 naisumite na sa Senado

(REMATE) Pinangunahan ni Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero ang pagtanggap ng kopya ng 2025 National Expenditure Program na may kabuuang P6.352 trilyon na isinumite ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) sa pangunguna ni Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman ngayong Lunes, Hulyo 29. Kasama nila sina Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino,…
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Jinggoy Estrada lauds Marcos firm West Philippine Sea stance

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has lauded the commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in upholding the country’s territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Atin ang West Philippine Sea,” stressed Estrada. The senator pointed this out after the President made the same declaration during the third State of the Nation…
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Statement on PH-China arrangement for rotation and resupplying (RORE) to BRP Sierra Madre

Reports on the recent arrangement between our government and China reached through consultations regarding resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal represent a significant step in ensuring peace and stability in the West Philippine Sea. This is a pragmatic solution as it will now ensure our troops stationed aboard our grounded naval…
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Senators praise, thank Marcos for POGO ban

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros heaved a sigh of relief after hearing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.“Nung patapos na si Presidente sa SONA niya akala ko hindi niya babanggitin ang POGO, hindi ako…
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Statement on the President’s 3rd State of the Nation Address

I am more than satisfied in the President’s SONA. I am grateful to the President for recognizing the Senate’s swift action in concurring to his presidential proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels and we eagerly look forward to its effective implementation which will pave the way for lasting peace and reconciliation.  I am proud to…
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