Tag: 20th Congress

Jinggoy pushes 5% discount on food, gadgets, tuition for underprivileged students

May 22, 2026

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a landmark measure seeking expanded financial relief for underprivileged Filipino students across all levels, including those enrolled in technical-vocational courses, through a mandatory five percent (5%) discount on essential education-related expenses, such as tuition, food, medicines, school supplies, and learning gadgets. “Maraming estudyante ang kapos sa panggastos araw-araw kaya…
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Pakikiramay sa Pamilya at sa Buong Philippine Air Force sa Pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo

May 21, 2026

Nakikiisa tayo sa buong Philippine Air Force sa pagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw nina 1st Lieutenant Ruth Angelique R. Pasos PAF at 2nd Lieutenant Cherky E. Embudo PAF matapos ang trahedyang sinapit nila habang ginagampanan ang kanilang tungkulin sa bayan. Taos-pusong pakikiramay sa kanilang mga pamilya, kaibigan, kasamahan sa serbisyo, at sa buong hanay ng Hukbong Himpapawid…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Support for Filipino citizenship of Boatwright and Ramos

May 21, 2026

Support for Filipino citizenship of Boatwright and Ramos: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada co-sponsors HB 6639 and HB 6644, which seek to grant Filipino citizenship to Bennie Francois Boatwright III and Matthew James Ramos, respectively. Estrada said the measures recognize the athletes’ talent, dedication, and desire to bring honor to the country by giving them the…
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Statement on China’s reassertion of “indisputable sovereignty” over the West Philippine Sea and its warning of action to defend its claims

May 21, 2026

We will not be cowed. We will not be intimidated. And we will never waver in defending our territorial and maritime sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in areas that the arbitral tribunal has already declared as rightfully belonging to the Philippines. Atin ang West Philippine Sea. Our right to develop and improve our…
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Omnibus Co-Sponsorship Speech on the Grant of Filipino Citizenship to Bennie Boatwright and Matthew James Ramos

May 19, 2026

Filipino Citizenship of Bennie Boatwright and Matthew James Ramos House Bill No. 6639 (Boatwright) and House Bill No. 6644 (Ramos) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaMay 19, 2026 Madam President, distinguished colleagues, I am honored to co-sponsor the bills granting Filipino citizenship to two remarkable athletes, to wit: The said bills are reported out by the Committee…
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Statement on the DOJ resolution

May 19, 2026

This is an unfortunate development. I find this baffling and unjust, considering thatthe Senate Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO) categorically stated that there is no record showing that I introduced any insertions into the 2025 national budget. Even Blue Ribbon Committee Chairperson Sen. Panfilo Lacson took cognizance of this development as a vital…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Constitutional Duty

May 18, 2026

Constitutional Duty: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, along with his colleagues, takes his oath as a senator-judge following the convening of the upper chamber as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18, 2026. The Senate formally received the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte last week. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Rey Javelosa)

PHOTO RELEASE: Impeachment preps

May 15, 2026

Impeachment preps: Senator Jinggoy Estrada pores over the filed Articles of Impeachment on Friday, May 15, 2026, amid mounting political turbulence in the Senate, as leadership changes and controversies surrounding colleague Sen. Ronald dela Rosa continue to stir tensions within the chamber. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/Gilby Meca)

Statement on the suspension of the OSAA Chief

May 15, 2026

An investigation is already underway, and in the coming days, the truth behind the shooting incident at the Senate will come to light. Kaya napakahalaga na mapreserba ang CCTV footage ng Senado upang magkaroon ng malinaw, patas, at kumpletong larawan ng mga pangyayari. We have nothing to hide, and we welcome any impartial investigation that…
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Statement on the shooting incident in the Senate

May 15, 2026

The President has made a categorical statement that he did not issue any order to effect the arrest of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa. If that is truly the case, then the public deserves to know: under whose authority were agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operating within the Senate premises? Who gave the…
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