The deliberate ramming and water cannon attack by a China Coast Guard vessel on the BRP Datu Pagbuaya within our territorial waters is not an isolated case. This kind of incident reveals a disturbing pattern of harassment and provocation that undermines our sovereignty and endangers the safety of our maritime personnel. Makailang ulit na itong…
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SPONSORSHIP SPEECH SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA Chairperson, Committee on Foreign Affairs Commission on Appointments 03 September 2025 Mr. Chairman, distinguished colleagues: As Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, I have the distinct honor to sponsor the confirmation of the nominations and ad interim appointments of the following distinguished officials of the Department of Foreign…
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Diplomacy should always prioritize tact over aggression, and dialogue must take precedence over hostility. I stand with those who strongly advocate for restraint, open communication, and the de-escalation of the armed conflict between Israel and Iran. Malayo man ang kaguluhang ito, hindi natin maiwasang mag-alala sa lumalalang sitwasyon lalo na’t hindi na mabilang ang mga…
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Jinggoy endorses appointment of new DFA chief: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada endorses the nomination of Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) during the final plenary session of the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Estrada, chairperson of the CA Committee on Foreign Affairs,…
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Sponsorship SpeechOn the Confirmation of Ms. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro as Secretary of Foreign AffairsDelivered by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 11 June 2025 Mr. Chairman, esteemed colleagues of the Commission on Appointments: It is with great pride and utmost confidence that I rise today to sponsor the confirmation of Ms. Ma. Theresa Parreño Lazaro as…
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(REMATE) MANILA, Philippines- Kinumpirma ng Commission on Appointments (CA) nitong Martes ang appointments at promosyon ng 19 opisyal mula sa Department of Foreign Affairs, kabilang si Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega. Kasunod ito ng pag-endorso ng CA committee on foreign affairs sa plenaryo ng kumpirmasyon ng sumusunod na DFA officials: Eduardo De Vega, DFA’s undersecretary for…
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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — The Commission on Appointments has confirmed the ad interim appointments of 19 foreign service officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, one of them DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega. Senate President Pro Tempore and CA Committee on Foreign Affairs Chair Jinggoy Estrada sponsored the nomination of the said…
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(GMA NEWS) The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the appointments and promotions of 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, including Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega. This came after the CA committee on foreign affairs endorsed to the plenary the confirmation of the following DFA officials: -Eduardo De Vega, who was DFA’s undersecretary…
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Sponsorship Speech on the Confirmation of the Nominations and Ad Interim Appointments of 19 Officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs 4 February 2025 Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Phillippines | IG: senateph COPY OF SPEECH: https://bit.ly/4gq446Q
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is my distinct honor to rise before you today as Chairperson of the Commission on Appointments Committee on Foreign Affairs to sponsor the confirmation of the nominations and ad interim appointments of several distinguished officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). These individuals, whose professional excellence and unwavering commitment…
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