Tag: 19th Congress

WATCH | Senators JV, Jinggoy defend father from allegations that Erap made promise to China

(PTV) Senators JV Ejercito, Jinggoy Estrada defend father from allegations that former President Joseph Estrada promised the removal of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal

Estrada says proposal for joint patrols in WPS with foreign allies must be studied

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada said proposals for West Philippine Sea joint patrols with foreign allies must be “studied” intricately as it could send wrong signals to China. Estrada, who currently sits as the chairperson of the Senate’s committee on national defense and security, peace, unification, and reconciliation, admitted that he does not…
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PANOORIN | Panayam ni Cely Bueno ng DWIZ ukol sa pambu-bully ng China at usapin sa West Philippine Sea

Panayam ni Cely Bueno ng DWIZ ukol sa pambu-bully ng China at usapin sa West Philippine Sea August 12, 2023 | Senate of the Philippines Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: dwizam.com | FB: /dwiz882

CA gives nod to two ambassadors

(MANILA TIMES) THE Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the nomination and ad interim appointment of two ambassadors and one senior Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official. The CA confirmed the nomination of Mersole Mellejor as ambassador to Nigeria, with concurrent jurisdiction over Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Equatorial…
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CA OKs appointments of 2 envoys, DFA official

(GMA NEWS) The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday the nominations of two ambassadors and the promotion of one Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official. This, after the CA committee on foreign affairs endorsed the following appointments and promotions to the plenary: ·       Philippe Jones Lhuillier – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
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Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointment of 3 DFA officials

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments August 9, 2023 Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, ladies and gentlemen, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs has the distinct privilege to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointment of three (3) officials of the Department of…
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WATCH | Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointment of 3 DA officials

Sponsorship Speech on the nominations and ad interim appointments of 3 DFA officials August 9, 2023 | Senate of the Philippines Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: PRIB/ Senate of the Philippines | IG: senateph

PRIB PHOTO: Senate tackles Caregivers’ Welfare Bill

SENATE TACKLES CAREGIVERS’ WELFARE BILL: Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development chairperson Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada defends Senate Bill No. 2019, or the proposed Caregiver’s Welfare Act, during Tuesday’s plenary August 8, 2023. The bill seeks to institute policies that would protect and ensure the welfare of caregivers in the practice of their…
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Deployment of Filipinos cadets, military officials to China worries senators

(SUNSTAR) THE reported deployment of Filipino cadets and military officials to study and undergo training in Beijing has worried some senators amid issues of China’s aggressiveness and harassment of Philippine vessels and troops in the West Philippine Sea. In a Senate hearing on the proposed National Defense Act and the revitalization of the Self-Reliant Defense…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Makiisa sa pagdiriwang ng ‘Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa’

Makiisa sa pagdiwang ng ‘Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa’: Hinihikayat ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang kanyang kapwa senador na gamitin ang pambansang wika sa kanilang mga talakayan at diskurso sa Senado sa buong buwan ng Agosto bilang ambag ng mataas na kapulungan sa pagdiriwang ng ‘Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.’ Ang pagpapahalaga sa katutubong wikang pambansa…
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