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Jinggoy Estrada seeks Senate honor for Nora Aunor: her impact immeasurable, her talent undeniable

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, who was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Tuesday (April 22). In his Senate Resolution No. 1337, Estrada expressed the nation’s grief over the passing…
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Jinggoy Estrada files resolution honoring ‘Asia’s Queen of Songs’ Pilita Corrales

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to honor the late Pilita Corrales, “Asia’s Queen of Songs” who died on April 12 at the age of 87. Estrada filed Senate Resolution No. 1336, expressing the upper chamber’s condolences to her family and celebrating Corrales’ remarkable life as a singer, songwriter,…
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Pope Francis brought hope, healing to Catholics – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined the Catholic faithful in expressing sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, as he highlighted the late pontiff’s impact on the Filipino people. “It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As a devout Catholic, I find it…
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Jinggoy Estrada says happy 88th to idol Erap: ‘sandigan ng pamilya’

(POLITIKO) Former President Joseph Estrada celebrated his 88th birthday on April 19, the love is pouring in from his loved ones. Senator Jinggoy Estrada took to social media to wish his father and “idol” good health, thanking him for a lifetime of love and guidance. “Happiest birthday sa idol ko, Joseph Ejercito Estrada. Maraming salamat…
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Jinggoy Estrada welcomes drop in Ph unemployment rate: ‘We must not lose momentum’

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has welcomed the decline in the country’s unemployment rate, from 4.3 percent in January to 3.8 percent in February as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “The continued decline in the unemployment rate to 3.8 percent in February, down from 4.3 percent along with the decrease in…
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‘Respeto naman sa dating pangulo!’ Jinggoy Estrada disappointed with rude police arrest of Rody Duterte, recalls own ordeal

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has scolded Police Major General Nicolas Torre III for the manner of arresting former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 11 at the Villamor Airbase. Estrada attended virtually the Senate foreign relations committee hearing Thursday (March 20) on the Philippine government’s arrest of Duterte to whisk him away to…
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‘Paalam Ms. Delia Razon’: Jinggoy Estrada honors screen icon

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has offered sympathies over the passing of award-winning actress Delia Razon. Razon, who appeared in dozens of films and television shows since the 1940s, passed away on March 15 at the age of 94. Her death was announced on social media by her granddaughter Carla Abellla, who described…
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Jinggoy Estrada seeks Expanded Compulsory Insurance for OFWs

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to expand the compulsory insurance coverage for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “This is a significant step forward in safeguarding OFWs, ensuring they are supported and protected in the face of evolving risks and challenges, while the government maintains its responsibility to its…
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Jinggoy Estrada blasts China: Your ‘squid tactics’ can’t hide WPS aggression

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday (March 11) urged the international community to denounce the statements made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who accused the Philippines of staging the incidents in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) at the direction of other countries. “We call on the international community to denounce this baseless assertion…
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Jinggoy To China: Stop West Philippine Sea Provocative Actions 

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged China to stop all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea. “I urge the Chinese government to cease all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea and adhere to international norms,” he said. “I also call on the international community to support our efforts in upholding…
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