Tag: 19th Congress

PRIB PHOTO: Estrada bats for stiffer penalties vs game-fixing

π—˜π—¦π—§π—₯𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ π—¦π—§π—œπ—™π—™π—˜π—₯ π—£π—˜π—‘π—”π—Ÿπ—§π—œπ—˜π—¦ 𝗩𝗦 π—šπ—”π— π—˜-π—™π—œπ—«π—œπ—‘π—š:Β Sen.Β JinggoyΒ Ejercito Estrada expressed hope that proposed measures to prohibit game-fixing will finally get the approval of the Senate. Estrada, during the hearing of the Committee on Sports on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, stressed that game-fixing had plagued Philippine sports, particularly basketball, for a long time slowly destroying the credibility…
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PRIB PHOTO: A rare opportunity

𝗔 π—₯𝗔π—₯π—˜ 𝗒𝗣𝗣𝗒π—₯π—§π—¨π—‘π—œπ—§π—¬:Β Sen.Β JinggoyΒ Ejercito Estrada expressed his full support for the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 857, which congratulates and commends the FIBA Local Organizing Committee, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, and both the private and public sectors for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. β€œIt is truly an honor and privilege…
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WATCH | Jinggoy Estrada Defends Senate: No Direct Assault On House

(POLITIKO) Jinggoy pumalag sa House vs Senate! “What did we violate? I don’t think we violated any rule. I don’t think we violated the interparliamentary courtesy because we have always observed it from the very start Mr. President. And I think this resolution is an affront to the Senate as an institution. Mr. President.”

WATCH: Manifestation on SRN-857 Congratulating the FIBA (LOC and SBP) for Successful Hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Manifestation on Senate Resolution No. 857 Congratulating the FIBA (LOC and SBP) for Successful Hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup 06 February 2024  Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph COPY OF SPEECH: https://bitly.ws/3cBeM 

PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy calls for an end to name-calling

Jinggoy calls for an end to name-calling: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urges colleagues from the House of Representatives to put an end to the name-calling directed at senators. He notes that the recent tirades against members of the upper chamber have already become personal. β€œThis is also unacceptable to us as members of the Senate,”…
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Manifestation on SRN 857 Congratulating the FIBA (LOC and SBP) for Successful Hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Mr. President, I would like to manifest my full support for the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 857 congratulating the FIBA local organizing committee, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the private sector and all government agencies and local government units involved for the Philippines’ successful co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup last year. For…
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PRIB PHOTO: Estrada tackles four amnesty measures

π—˜π—¦π—§π—₯𝗔𝗗𝗔 π—§π—”π—–π—žπ—Ÿπ—˜π—¦ 𝗙𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—”π— π—‘π—˜π—¦π—§π—¬ π— π—˜π—”π—¦π—¨π—₯π—˜π—¦: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presided over the public hearing of the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, on House Concurrent Resolution Nos. 19, 20, 21, and 22, granting amnesty to members of four rebel groups. Estrada said the hearing was in accordance with…
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An ‘affront to Senate:’ Senators react to House resolution

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines – Senators were saddened and baffled by aΒ resolutionΒ of the House of Representatives upholding its honor and integrity in the face of β€œintense assault” from the Senate. This issue was brought up before the Senate floor on Monday by Senator Jinggoy Estrada. Estrada particularly questioned in the resolution the use of the phrase…
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PHOTO RELEASE: House Resolution 1562, an affront to the Senate

House Resolution 1562, an affront to the Senate:Β SenatorΒ Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaΒ takes the floor Monday, February 5, 2023, to denounce the adoption of House Resolution 1562 which expresses support for Speaker Martin Romualdez β€œin the face of intense assault from the Senate in violation of the principles of interparliamentary courtesy.” Estrada implored the leadership of both Houses…
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Sagot na ng LGU! Jinggoy wants to make medicines free for poor nationwide

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada advocates for a bill ensuring LGUs allocate funds from their National Tax Allotment for free medicines to support indigent patients. Senator Estrada’s bill mandates LGUs to designate a part of their National Tax Allotment for free medicine distribution to impoverished individuals. The initiative addresses the issue of inaccessible medications due to…
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