Tag: 20th Congress

Statement on reported Chinese blockade vs BFAR vessel near Sandy Cay

Reports that a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, the BRP Datu Romapenet, en route to Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea for a fisheries mission, was blocked by Chinese maritime militia ships are deeply concerning. I urge the concerned agencies to validate this information, as the incident—if verified—would constitute a serious…
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Statement on Ph-India Strategic Partnership

I stand in full support of the security deals reached between our government and India during President Marcos’ ongoing five-day visit, aimed at strengthening strategic ties as both nations navigate tensions with China across the Asia-Pacific. Malaking bagay na dumagdag ang bansang India sa mga kaalyado nating kaisa sa hangarin na mapahusay ang seguridad sa…
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Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte 6 August 2025 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:          More than 190 years ago, Justice Joseph Story warned that impeachment requires “a lofty sense of duty, and a deep responsibility to future times,…
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WATCH: Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte

Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte

PHOTO RELEASE: Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge collapse, a symbol of failure

Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge collapse, a symbol of failure: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada prepares to respond to the interpellation of colleague Sen. Rodante Marcoleta after delivering a privilege speech on Monday, August 6, 2025, regarding the February collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. Estrada called for full accountability in the P1.2-billion…
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Privilege Speech: A Bridge Meant to Last, a Failure We Must Learn From

PRIVILEGE SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Senate of the Philippines “A Bridge Meant to Last, a Failure We Must Learn From” 04 August 2025 Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege. Five months after the reported collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge, accountability has…
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WATCH: Estrada to DPWH: Where’s the accountability for the Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge collapse?

Privilege Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the Collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivered a compelling privilege speech on Monday, August 4, 2025, addressing the tragic collapse of the newly inaugurated Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. The senator expressed deep concern…
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Jinggoy wants heftier fines, longer jail time for scammers using mobile disaster alerts

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of as much as P1 million against scammers and unscrupulous individuals who use the free mobile emergency alert messaging system for their fraudulent schemes and election propaganda. Estrada proposed the sanctions under his Senate Bill No. 475, which…
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PHOTO RELEASE: SONA 2025

SONA 2025: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada arrives at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, 2025, to attend the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the opening of the first regular session of the 20th Congress and to listen to the fourth State…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Fourth time’s the charm

Fourth time’s the charm: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada took his oath as Senate President Pro Tempore following a nomination from Sen. Ronald dela Rosa during Monday’s opening of the 20th Congress, July 28, 2025. Estrada holds the distinction of being elected to the position the most number of times. He was first elected to the…
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