Jinggoy receives a courtesy visit from EU Ambassador Luc Véron: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives a token from Ambassador and head of the delegation of the European Union to the Philippines Luc Véron during the latter’s courtesy visit at the Senate, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. As they discussed matters of mutual interest, the EU Ambassador…
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Courtesy call from the Malaysian Ambassador to the PH: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada receives a courtesy call from the newly-appointed Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his office in Senate. They discussed the ways to boost further the bilateral ties between the two governments and…
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Illegal use of PNP, AFP, and PCG uniforms: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2151 prohibiting non-personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from using their uniform. Estrada said his bill, which proposes longer jail terms and heavier fines for violators,…
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UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils pays a courtesy call on Jinggoy: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada gives British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils a warm welcome during the latter’s courtesy call at the Senate, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Sen. Estrada expressed his appreciation for the recent pronouncements of Beaufils conveying the United Kingdom’s concern on the continued…
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Jinggoy files resolution commending Gilas Pilipinas’ feat in 2023 SEA Games: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files a resolution commending and congratulating the Gilas Pilipinas men’s national basketball team’s remarkable performance in the recently-concluded 32nd Southeast Asian Games held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia that brought back the Philippines’ championship status, marking a triumphant comeback after a three-decade…
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Giving hope to people in Pag-asa Island: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada poses with some of the 350 residents of Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan during his visit last May 18, 2023. The Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense, on Monday, May 22, 2023, delivered a privilege speech to draw attention to the plight of…
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Pag-asa Island visit: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada holds a press conference at the evacuation center in Pag-asa Island shortly after landing in in Kalayaan, Palawan where he and (L) Philippine Air Force commanding general Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño, ( R ) Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino and Naval Forces West…
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Jinggoy wants tax refund for foreigners to boost tourist traffic: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada calls for the legislation of a value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for foreign tourists, allowing them to get a rebate of the 12% VAT on goods they bought from the Philippines, similar to the practice of other countries. “Kung tataas ang benta…
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Former Pres. Joseph Estrada’s aides-de-camp are now one-star generals: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada gives a warm welcome to Presidential Security Group (PSG) chief Brig. Gen. Ramon P. Zagala (L) and Brig. Gen. Antonio Z. Francisco Jr. Philippine Air Force (PAF) Wing Commander, 710th Special Operations Wing (R) Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023, shortly after receiving the…
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‘Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong serbisyo sa ating bansa’: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada commends the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the high trust and approval ratings they received in the recent Social Weather Station (SWS) survey. “This people’s trust and confidence to the AFP is made possible by…
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