Tag: 20th Congress

Statement on the Affidavit of Usec. Bernardo at the Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing

Ngayong araw, muli na namang nasaksihan kung gaano kadaling magpalaganap ng kasinungalingan para sa pansariling interes ng iilan. Then and now, it has always been easy for them to drag my name through the mud. These are classic diversionary tactics, and the Filipino people can no longer be deceived. I vehemently deny the allegations linking…
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Statement on the passing of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile

No words can describe my sadness upon learning that our dearest and revered former colleague, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, has joined our Creator. A towering figure in our nation’s public service, a brilliant legal mind, and a statesman par excellence whose legacy spans generations, I feel truly blessed to have been given the…
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Jinggoy pushes expanded 4Ps, hike in cash grants to make program more responsive to needs of Filipino families

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the expansion of Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), citing inflation that has diminished the value of cash grants and various issues in the implementation of the program. Estrada said his proposal will ensure that the 4Ps program would remain responsive to the evolving…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1508 An Act Authorizing the Department of Health (DOH) to Set and Approve the Bed Capacity and Service Capability of All DOH Hospitals

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO SET AND APPROVE THE BED CAPACITY AND SERVICE CAPABILITY OF ALL DOH HOSPITALS Senate Bill No. 1508 under Committee Report No. 12 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, with the permission of the good Sponsor, Senator Risa Hontiveros, please…
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Co Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1509 Philippine Geriatric Center Act

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC CENTER, DEFINING ITS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Senate Bill No. 1509 under Committee Report No. 13 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, today I rise to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 1509 entitled “An Act Establishing the Philippine Geriatric Center”…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1507 under Committee Report No. 11 An Act Institutionalizing the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT)

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Institutionalizing the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT), Amending Republic Act No. 10066, or the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.”, As Amended and Appropriating Funds Therefor Senate Bill No. 1507 under Committee Report No. 11 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, the traditions and knowledge of our indigenous…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1506 under Committee Report No. 10 CADENA Act

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Mandating the Full Disclosure of Government Transactions Through The Establishment of a Digital Budget Portal to Enhance Transparency, Accountability, and Public Participation in the Philippine Budget Process “CADENA Act” Senate Bill No. 1506 under Committee Report No. 10 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, every Filipino has the…
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Jinggoy hails PH team’s best-ever performance in Asian Youth Games

FOR finishing 12th overall in the just-concluded Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a total of 24 medals — seven gold, seven silver, and 10 bronze, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking commendation for the 141-strong Philippine delegation for delivering the country’s biggest medal haul and best-ever performance in the continental sports event. “This…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 155: Simplified Government Aid Access Act

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH “Simplified Government Aid Access Act” Senate Bill No. 155 under Committee Report No. 8 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 11, 2025 Mr. President, Please allow this representation to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 155 under Committee Report No. 8 or the proposed “Simplified Government Aid Access Act”. We recognize the urgent need to streamline…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 1482 Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act

CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Establishing the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Under the Department of Education, Authorizing Local Government Units and Civil Society Organizations to Undertake Classroom Construction Projects “Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act” Senate Bill No. 1482 under Committee Report No. 6 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 11, 2025 Mr. President, we have always considered…
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