Tag: 20th Congress

PHOTO RELEASE: ‘Outrageous,’ Jinggoy says on staggering number of vehicles owned by Discayas

‘Outrageous,’ Jinggoy says on staggering number of vehicles owned by Discayas: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada described as outrageous the staggering number of vehicles owned by Sarah and Curlee Discaya, citing Land Transportation Office (LTO) records that revealed a fleet of 80 vehicles ranging from high-end cars to mainstream brands. Estrada made the…
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Jinggoy exposes ‘mock bidding’ of DPWH projects involving only Discaya-owned companies

Nine construction companies owned by a couple, Sarah and Pacifico II Discaya, allegedly competed against each other in public biddings for government contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada revealed during the ongoing Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation. Estrada extracted an admission from Sarah, further…
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Statement on the appointment of Sec. Vince Dizon vice resigned DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan

Maganda ang ipinakitang performance ni Sec. Vince Dizon bilang Kalihim ng Department of Transportation at sang-ayon ako sa klase ng kanyang pamamalakad, maging sa mga ipinatutupad niyang polisiya sa departamento at mga attached agencies nito. Umaasa ako na sa ilalim ng panunungkulan ni Sec. Vince ay matutuldukan na ang mga hindi katanggap-tanggap na kalakaran sa…
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Jinggoy renews push for proposed ‘New Anti-Espionage Act’

27 August 2025PRESS RELEASE Tougher anti-spy lawJinggoy renews push for proposed ‘New Anti-Espionage Act’ CITING numerous alarming incidents involving the arrest of foreign nationals spying on both military and civilian activities using advanced technologies, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the urgency of passing a bill that updates the country’s World War II-era…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Jinggoy renews push for tougher anti-spy law

Jinggoy renews push for tougher anti-spy law: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada discusses the merits of his proposed landmark measure, Senate Bill No. 73 or the proposed New Anti-Espionage Act, along with similar bills introduced by Senators Panfilo Lacson, Joel Villanueva, and Juan Miguel Zubiri, all of which seek to overhaul the outdated…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Convening of the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA)

Convening of the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA): Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes his oath as a member of the Commission on Appointments and concurrent chairperson of its Committee on Foreign Affairs during the first plenary session of the bicameral body’s First Regular Session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Senate. (Office of Senator Jinggoy…
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Statement on the relief of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as PNP Chief

The decision to replace Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III as Chief of the Philippine National Police is a prerogative that lies solely with the President. Like any other appointee in the Executive branch, he serves at the pleasure of the President, which means he can be removed at any time. Whatever the reason behind the…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Bulacan ‘ghost’ flood control projects, just the tip of the iceberg

Bulacan ‘ghost’ flood control projects, just the tip of the iceberg: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada reviews documents as he prepares for an online interview with Bilyonaryo News Channel’s On Point program on Tuesday night, August 19, 2025. Estrada earlier revealed during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing that one of the top…
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Jinggoy: Bulacan ‘ghost’ flood control projects, just the tip of the iceberg

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada warned that the alleged ghost projects in Bulacan may only be a small part of a bigger web of anomalies in the massive flood control projects across the country. “Tip of the iceberg lang ito. Marami pa tayong madidiskubre sa susunod na hearings,” Estrada said, adding that he…
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Jinggoy exposé: One of the Top 15 DPWH contractors behind ‘ghost projects’ in Bulacan

One of the top contractors that cornered the majority of flood control deals is allegedly behind several non-existent projects, particularly in Bulacan province, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada revealed today. At the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Estrada…
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