PH athletes seek Jinggoy’s intervention in WAP mess: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada inquires into the case of some Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) members currently embroiled in a row with the organization’s leadership over the performance evaluation of the coaching staff. Twelve of the coaching staff, purportedly removed by WAP president Alvin Aguilar, have requested Senator…
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Jinggoy to probe labor violations, abuses of garbage hauler firm: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada listens to the grievances of garbage collectors of International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist Inc. (I-SWIMS) concerning alleged labor violations and unscrupulous practices of the garbage hauler firm that services various cities in Metro Manila. Following the meeting held on January 13, 2024, the…
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Jinggoy seeks Senate recognition for master lensman Romy Vitug: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files Senate Resolution No. 908 to honor the invaluable contribution to the Philippine cinema of renowned cinematographer Romeo “Romy” Vitug who passed away last January 18 at the age of 86. Vitug, a legendary lensman whose career spans more than four decades, is…
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Senate resolution for Samboy Lim: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada introduces Senate Resolution No. 911 expressing profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of basketball icon “The Skywalker” Avelino “Samboy” Lim, one of the 25 greatest players in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) history, last December 23 at the age of 61. “His love and dedication…
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Defending the sanctity of democratic institutions: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada slams ongoing signature campaign to petition for Charter change. In a strongly-worded privilege speech delivered Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Estrada said the people’s initiative reeks of blatant disregard for delicate fabric of the country’s democratic system. “Let me state for the record that I am…
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Light moment: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with (L) Sen. Imee Marcos and (R) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri during a break at Monday’s resumption of plenary sessions, January 22, 2024. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)
A vindication: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, speaking to reporters following his acquittal Friday, January 19, 2024, of the plunder charges filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, says the decision was a vindication of his innocence. Estrada vowed to exhaust all legal remedies to appeal his conviction on the direct and indirect bribery charges. (Office of…
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Jinggoy’s bill allows ‘netizens’ to participate in amending, enacting new laws: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that allows the public to participate in every step of the legislative process, whether to amend or enact new laws, through online platforms. Estrada’s Senate Bill No. 2344, or the proposed Crowdsourcing in Legislative Policymaking Act…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsors on the floor early Tuesday night, December 5, 2023, the proposed “Eddie Garcia Law” — a measure instituting policies for the protection of movie and television workers. The untimely death of Garcia, a screen legend, led some actors and workers to push for reforms to provide better working conditions for…
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Courtesy call from Mexican delegation in APPF: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (second from left) joins Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri in receiving a courtesy call from the Mexican delegation attending the ongoing 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum led by Sen. Sergio Pérez Flores. During the meeting, they had brief but substantive exchanges in sharing the…
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