Tag: 19th Congress

Jinggoy notes Chinese Embassy’s apparent ‘manipulation’ of wiretapped convo with ex-Wescom chief

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada vowed to file appropriate remedial measures stemming from what he noted was the apparent manipulation of a wiretapped phone conversation between a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official and a Chinese military attaché to make it appear that a secret deal was hatched to handle tensions in the West…
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‘No outside forces’: Jinggoy says Palace, Speaker had no hand in Zubiri’s ouster

(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada maintained Tuesday that neither he, the Palace, nor Speaker Martin Romualdez had a hand in the ouster of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. Estrada also declined to give details on the circumstances behind Zubiri’s ouster and replacement by new Senate President Francis Escudero. “I need not…
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Walang ‘outside forces’ sa pagpapalit ng liderato ng Senado – Jinggoy

(ABANTE) Isinantabi ng bagong luklok na Senate President Pro Tempore na si Jinggoy Estrada ang alegasyon na may “outside forces” sa biglaang pagpapalit ng liderato sa Senado. “Walang outside forces. It is just among our colleagues here,” sagot ni Estrada nang tanungin ng mga reporter nitong Martes. Noong Lunes, nagbitiw sa puwesto si Senador Juan…
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Alias Pikoy, Morales cited for contempt by the Senate Panel for allegedly lying

(SMNI NEWS) DURING the fourth Senate Panel hearing on the PDEA Leaks, Senator Jinggoy Estrada focused his inquiries on the Personal Data Sheet of former PDEA Agent Jonathan Morales. According to Estrada, Morales lied on his PDS by claiming he was not dismissed from the PNP. “You were admitted to the PNP in 1993 and dismissed…
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PANOORIN: Panayam nina Peter Musñgi at Rica Lazo ng Teleradyo Serbisyo ukol sa pagpapalit ng liderato ng Senado at pag-contempt kay Jonathan Morales kaugnay ng pagdinig ng Senado sa diumano’y leak sa PDEA

Panayam nina Rica Lazo and Peter Musñgi ng Teleradyo Serbisyo ukol sa pagpapalit ng liderato ng Senado at sa pag-contempt kay Jonathan Morales kaugnay ng diumano’y leak sa PDEA 20 May 2024  Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: DZMM Teleradyo Official YouTube Channel

Jinggoy elected Senate President Pro Tempore

(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Senators on Monday picked Sen. Jinggoy Estrada as their new Senate President Pro Tempore, the second highest position in the chamber, replacing veteran lawmaker Loren Legarda during a surprise leadership overhaul. Estrada was “elected by acclamation” as no one opposed or challenged his nomination. Under Section 4 of Rule IV of the…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy installed anew as Senate President Pro Tempore

Jinggoy installed anew as Senate President Pro Tempore: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes his oath as Senate President Pro Tempore, a position he held in the 14th and 15th Congress, during Monday’s plenary session, May 20, 2024. Administered by newly-elected Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, the oath-taking ceremony was witnessed by Estrada’s children, Department of…
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Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent in contempt for ‘continuously lying’

(PNA) MANILA – The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for “continuously lying” before the panel. The motion was made after Senator Jinggoy Estrada failed to get a concrete answer from Morales about his questionable personal data sheet (PDS) that he…
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Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent Morales in contempt

(MANILA BULLETIN) A Senate panel on Monday, May 20, cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for continuously lying.  Sen. Jinggoy Estrada made the motion during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on the alleged leak of confidential documents from PDEA. Estrada was questioning…
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Game of Roles: Jinggoy rumored to be Chiz Escudero’s second in command; plum posts eyed for Tolentino, Poe

(POLITIKO) As rumors of a leadership coup rock the Senate once again, speculation is also rife on who would get plum posts should Senator Francis Escudero become the new Senate president. Politiko learned that Escudero has reportedly secured the support of at least 15 senators to declare the position of the Senate presidency vacant, effectively…
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