Eddie Garcia bill up for final reading: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says the proposed Eddie Garcia Law which seeks to provide protection to the rights and ensure the welfare of movie and television industry workers has made progress in the Senate and is now due for third and final reading next week. The Chairperson of…
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Jinggoy calls for an end to name-calling: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urges colleagues from the House of Representatives to put an end to the name-calling directed at senators. He notes that the recent tirades against members of the upper chamber have already become personal. “This is also unacceptable to us as members of the Senate,”…
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House Resolution 1562, an affront to the Senate: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes the floor Monday, February 5, 2023, to denounce the adoption of House Resolution 1562 which expresses support for Speaker Martin Romualdez “in the face of intense assault from the Senate in violation of the principles of interparliamentary courtesy.” Estrada implored the leadership of both Houses…
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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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