SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought a Senate recognition for the landmark victory of Jessica Sanchez for being the first contestant of Filipino descent to win in the top-rating American reality talent competition America’s Got Talent. “Sanchez fully embraces and is genuinely proud of her Filipino roots and heritage, as she dedicated and shared her…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for a comprehensive Senate inquiry into the condition and structural integrity of bridges nationwide following the collapse of the 50-year-old Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan – the second bridge collapse in the Cagayan Valley region in just eight months. Senate Resolution No. 153, filed by Estrada in the exercise…
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Jinggoy shepherds Garin’s appointment as DOE chief: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Chairperson of the Commission on Appointments’ Committee on Energy, endorsed to the plenary the confirmation of Sharon Serag Garin as Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Estrada highlighted Garin’s strong academic background, legislative track record, and decisive leadership…
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Mr. President, I would like to associate myself with the sponsorship speeches of our colleagues and express my full support on Proposed Senate Resolution No. 144 expressing the sense of this chamber to request the International Criminal Court to hold former President Duterte under house arrest, rather than in a detention facility, to uphold the…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urged his colleagues to let compassion prevail in considering the adoption of Resolution No. 144, expressing the sense of the Senate in requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest for humanitarian reasons. In his manifestation of support for Senate Resolution No. 144, Estrada…
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MANIFESTATION ***inserted into the records*** Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 142 Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide on the celebration of its 47th founding anniversary on October 18, 2025 Sponsor: Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero Mr. President, this representation wishes to place on record my warmest greetings and congratulations…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined colleagues in celebrating the historic achievement and gallant stand of the Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team, Alas Pilipinas, for bringing pride and honor to the country after ranking 19th out of 32 teams in the recently concluded Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Men’s World Championships 2025. “Sa unang pagkakataon na…
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Ipinapaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa ating mga kababayang Cebuano na labis na naapektuhan ng malakas na lindol, lalo na sa mga pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay. Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, muli nating pairalin ang diwa ng bayanihan. Habang isinasagawa ng ating pambansang pamahalaan at iba’t ibang ahensya ang rescue, relief, at rehabilitation…
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JINGGOY SEEKS TO BOOST MTRCB BUDGET FOR 2026Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Subcommittee “B” of the Senate Finance Committee, vows to restore the proposed budget of P284.55 million of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) for 2026. During the marathon hearings on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Estrada expressed concern as…
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Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaOpening statementMTRCB Budget briefing30 September 2025 Before anything else, allow me to greet the MTRCB family on your 40th founding anniversary. This morning, we will be dissecting your proposed total agency budget of P221.297 million for Fiscal Year 2026, P165.698 million of which for your Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and…
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