Senators call out overbearing, disrespectful DOT official: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes up in the plenary what he described as overbearing attitude displayed by Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) general manager and CEO Cynthia Lagdameo Carrion towards his colleagues, telling senators off through text messages to hasten the budget proceedings and prioritize the deliberations on the proposed…
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During the marathon plenary session on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada answered questions from colleagues while defending the proposed 2024 budgets of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), amounting to P130 million and P215 million, respectively. Estrada took just over…
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WBC and WBA Asia Flyweight champ visits Jinggoy: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada gets a surprise visit on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia Flyweight champion Vince Paras at his Senate office. The likes of Paras who demonstrated excellence in international sports competitions and brought immense…
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JINGGOY GUESTS AT ‘KAPIHAN SA MANILA BAY’: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada talks to the media regarding his priority measures and the ongoing plenary discussions on the proposed 2024 national budget during the regular Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum hosted by veteran journalist and Philippine Star editor Marichu Villanueva on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Estrada said…
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Jinggoy endorses ‘Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act’: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Chairperson, endorses Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for plenary consideration a bill mandating the construction of typhoon-resilient and earthquake-proof evacuation centers for all cities and municipalities in the country. Senate Bill No. 2451 or the proposed “Ligtas Pinoy Centers…
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Breach of executive session confidentiality: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada enjoined colleagues to take appropriate steps to address what he described as a clear violation of Senate rules when matters discussed in a closed-door caucus Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023, saw print in an online news portal. “Kahit tsismis ‘yan o gossip ‘yan, walang problema sa…
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With the ‘PBA Legends’: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes a breather from his busy schedule Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to join Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri in the latter’s office at the Senate to have photo taken with two of the so-called Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legends, Francis “Mr. Clutch” Arnaiz (leftmost) and former San…
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Undas 2023: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada visits the resting place of his grandparents, the late Rufino Pimentel and Manuela Fernandez, parents of former First Lady and Senator Dra. Luisa “Loi” Ejercito-Estada, at the Iba Municipal Cemetery in Iba, Zambales on Wednesday, All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2023. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada).
Jinggoy pushes for institutionalization of ‘Bantay Dagat’ volunteers: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files a bill seeking to institutionalize “sea wardens” or “Bantay Dagat” volunteers as force multipliers to civilian law enforcement agencies protecting municipal waters of coastal municipalities from abuse and destruction. In his Senate Bill No. 2464 or the proposed Bantay Dagat Welfare and Incentives Act,…
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ESTRADA RAISES CONCERN OVER ‘PIECEMEAL SOLUTION’ IN FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS:Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expresses his concern over the “piecemeal solution” in implementing flood control projects in regions severely affected by floods. During Tuesday’s budget hearing, October 10, 2023, on the proposed P822 billion budget for 2024 of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Estrada emphasized…
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