(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada belied speculations that he would replace Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, saying he is not ready to take over. “To quell all speculations, there’s no truth to it,” said Estrada when he was asked by reporters in an ambush interview. He was asked whether or not there’s truth…
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𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada extended his gratitude to his colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution Nos. 19, 21 and 22 concurring with Presidential Proclamation Numbers 403, 405 and 406 which grant amnesty to the members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB), the…
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AS a prominent figure in the country’s movie and television industry, the untimely passing of veteran actress Jaclyn Jose is a tragic loss to the entertainment industry as she has made a remarkable imprint for her unique and world-class talent, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada today said. “Nakaukit sa kasaysayan ng pelikulang Pilipino ang mga parangal…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — It was “unacceptable” for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to claim that former president Joseph Estrada made a deal with Beijing to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. “I once asserted in a privilege speech that there was no agreement or promise that…
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Jinggoy holds ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon in high esteem: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses his admiration for former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon whom the Senate gave honors for his outstanding global contributions during Tuesday’s plenary proceedings, February 27, 2024. Estrada revered Ban’s unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of the UN imprinting a…
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𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, defended before the Senate plenary measures calling for Congress’ concurrence in two presidential proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels who have committed crimes in furtherance of their political beliefs. Estrada answered questions from his colleagues on House Concurrent Resolutions which deals with the…
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Epic moment in the Senate: On a rare occasion, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada interpellates his younger brother, Sen. JV Ejercito over alleged anomalies surrounding the distribution of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in San Juan City during Tuesday’s plenary session, February 27, 2024. Sen. Jinggoy moved to have all 21 barangay chairmen…
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𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗦, 𝗝𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗚𝗢𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗣𝗡𝗣 Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, appealed to policemen to contribute in restoring the public’s trust and confidence in the Philippine National Police following the spate of deaths in police operations. The Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs was investigating the death of 15-year-old John Francis…
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𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗩𝗦 ‘𝗔𝗬𝗨𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠’ Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urged Filipinos to speak out and report irregularities in the rollout of the government’s social programs. During the plenary session Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Estrada joined calls to investigate reports about San Juan City local government officials who take advantage of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE)…
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𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada explained the proposed grant of amnesty to members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayo Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB). During the interpellations on House Concurrent Resolution No. 19 on Monday, February 26, 2024, Estrada cited a 2000 peace agreement between the Philippine government and the RPMP-RPA-ABB,…
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