Commending PH team to Paris Olympics: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada highlights the significant milestones of the country’s delegation to the recently-concluded Paris Olympics during Wednesday’s plenary session, August 14, 2024. Team Philippines’ dedication and excellence which yielded two gold and two bronze medals, marked a historic centennial celebration of the country’s participation in the Olympics,…
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Jinggoy steers Senate ratification of PH Self-Reliance Defense Posture Program: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors the bicameral conference committee report the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization (SRDP) bill, a measure reviving the 1970s SRDP program, focusing on domestic manufacturing and local sourcing of defense materials. In his speech, the Senate Committee on National…
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Jinggoy files resolution commending PH delegation in Paris Olympics: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Resolution No. 1129 commending and congratulating the country’s delegation in the just-concluded Paris Olympics, saying that the 22-athlete delegation accomplished the best and strongest showing yet in the Philippines’ 100 years of participation in the world’s biggest…
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Jinggoy honors renowned film producer Mother Lily: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors Senate Resolution No. 1109 expressing the upper chamber’s sympathy and condolences on the death of Lily Chu-Monteverde, more popularly known as Mother Lily. A visionary and trailblazer, Estrada asserted that Monteverde had a significant impact on the country’s entertainment industry, producing numerous successful…
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From Senator to Secretary Angara: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada adds voice to the chorus of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of colleague, Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Estrada, during Wednesday’s Commission on Appointments (CA) plenary session, August 7, 2024, vouched for Angara’s credentials saying that the latter is a…
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Lunch meeting with Japanese ambassador: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada attends a luncheon hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. ENDO Kazuya on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the ambassador’s residence. They discussed issues of common interests and shared insights on advancing future bilateral relations. (PHOTO: Courtesy of the Office of the Japanese Ambassador to…
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Accolades for newly-designated DepEd chief: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in co-sponsoring the upper chamber’s resolution expressing gratitude and commendation to Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for the latter’s invaluable contributions to Senate and the nation, said humility, dedication and hard work earned the newly-designated Department of Education (DepEd) secretary the respect and…
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Light moment before the plenary session: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with members of the NAPOLCOM Chorale at the Senate session hall on Monday, July 29, 2024. The NAPOLCOM Chorale led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem to open the afternoon plenary proceedings, Monday, July 29, 2024. (Office of Senator Jinggoy…
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Turn over of P6.35-T national budget: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes part in the ceremonial turn over of the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP). The NEP, officially handed to the Senate by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Sec. Amenah Pangandaman on Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024, proposed a P6.352-trillion government spending…
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Get your act together: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada vents out his frustration as to why suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has not yet been arrested two weeks after the Senate ordered her arrest. Estrada, during Monday’s continuing public investigation on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators’ (POGOs) alleged involvement in scamming activities, July…
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