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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Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the President. If the President deems it necessary to revamp his official family, I don’t see anything wrong with it—especially if such a move is in pursuit of assembling a leadership team that can deliver efficient, accountable, and responsive governance. As the Chief Executive and appointing authority, he…
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By expressing his desire to reconcile with the Dutertes, the President demonstrates his intent to rise above political bickering and focus on national healing and progress. Gaya nga ng sinabi ng Pangulo, ngayong tapos na ang eleksyon, tapos na ang batuhan ng putik, mas mabuti na ituon naming mga halal na opisyal ang atensyon sa…
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(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday (Oct. 1) urged television and movie companies to put in place mechanisms that would address sexual harassment complaints. Estrada reminded that this is already required under Republic Act (RA) No. 11996, also known as the Eddie Garcia Act. “Hindi na uubra ang pagbabalewala sa mga…
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(POLITIKO) The proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the President (OP) is “deemed submitted” to the Senate plenary after being approved by the Committee on Finance in less than 10 minutes of deliberation on Monday (September 23). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada moved for the approval of the P10.5 billion proposed budget of…
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Today is a historic milestone for our Filipino seafarers. The signing into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers or Republic Act 12021 is the culmination of my years of hard work in pushing for its passage since the 16th Congress, and I am deeply proud that it has finally come to fruition. The…
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(MALAYA) PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday urged Filipinos to unleash the heroes within themselves for the sake of their family and community and dedicate it to building a new Philippines that is strong, prosperous, resilient, and secure for present and future generations. In his National Heroes’ Day message, the President paid tribute to the “unsung champions”…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada is urging President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos to use an iron fist against smugglers and hoarders of agricultural products. In his second State of the Nation address on Monday, Marcos warned agri smugglers and hoarders, saying their days are already numbered. “Dapat gamitan na niya ng kamay na bakal…
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Optimistic and resolute is how I would describe the President’s State of the Nation Address. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, I am pleased to learn about the emphasis placed on further improving employment opportunities for our kababayans and creating a better working environment for our OFWs. Bolstering employment opportunities is…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Several senators are expecting a realistic report on the current administration’s achievements, struggles, stand on specific social issues, and progress in its initiatives when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, delivers his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 24. In a statement on Sunday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said…
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