Tag: Press Release

Jinggoy seeks Senate probe on AFP Modernization Program

AMID the continuing and escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, persistent acts of harassment against Filipino fisherfolk and maritime personnel, as well as emerging cyber threats, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution urging the Senate to direct the appropriate committees to exercise their oversight functions in examining the implementation of the Armed…
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Jinggoy lauds Filipina billiards player Chezka ’The Flash’ Centeno for reclaiming WPA 10-Ball World Championship

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending Filipina billiards player Chezka “The Flash” Centeno for her remarkable victory in the 2025 World Pool Association (WPA) Women’s World 10-Ball Championship recently held in Bali, Indonesia. The 26-year-old billiards prodigy from Zamboanga City, who emerged as the champion among 64 of the world’s finest cue…
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Jinggoy seeks Senate commendation for Team PH’s medal haul in 2025 WDF World Cup

TEAM Philippines’ impressive medal haul — one gold and two bronze — in the recently concluded World Darts Federation (WDF) World Cup held in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, has prompted Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada to file a resolution seeking the Senate’s commendation of the national team’s historic feat in the international arena. In his proposed Senate…
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Jinggoy files resolution commending Jessica Sanchez’ historic win in America’s Got Talent

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has sought a Senate recognition for the landmark victory of Jessica Sanchez for being the first contestant of Filipino descent to win in the top-rating American reality talent competition America’s Got Talent. “Sanchez fully embraces and is genuinely proud of her Filipino roots and heritage, as she dedicated and shared her…
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Jinggoy urges colleagues to let compassion prevail in asking ICC to allow house arrest for former President Duterte

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urged his colleagues to let compassion prevail in considering the adoption of Resolution No. 144, expressing the sense of the Senate in requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest for humanitarian reasons. In his manifestation of support for Senate Resolution No. 144, Estrada…
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Jinggoy hails historic feat of PH Men’s Volleyball Team in FIVB World Championships

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada joined colleagues in celebrating the historic achievement and gallant stand of the Philippine Men’s National Volleyball Team, Alas Pilipinas, for bringing pride and honor to the country after ranking 19th out of 32 teams in the recently concluded Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Men’s World Championships 2025. “Sa unang pagkakataon na…
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Statement on the signing into law of the measure establishing a mechanism on the declaration of a state of imminent disaster

The signing into law of Republic Act No. 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, is a proud moment for our nation as it places the Philippines on the map as the first in the region—and possibly in the world—to legislate anticipatory action. Having been ranked among the countries with the highest…
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Jinggoy hails Alex Eala’s historic WTA 125 title win

THROUGH a resolution, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is seeking a Senate commendation for tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for making history as the first Filipino to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) championship title. “Eala’s breakthrough accomplishments and milestone successes at such a young age propel Philippine tennis to greater heights and immense honor,…
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Jinggoy exposes ‘mock bidding’ of DPWH projects involving only Discaya-owned companies

Nine construction companies owned by a couple, Sarah and Pacifico II Discaya, allegedly competed against each other in public biddings for government contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada revealed during the ongoing Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation. Estrada extracted an admission from Sarah, further…
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Jinggoy renews push for proposed ‘New Anti-Espionage Act’

27 August 2025PRESS RELEASE Tougher anti-spy lawJinggoy renews push for proposed ‘New Anti-Espionage Act’ CITING numerous alarming incidents involving the arrest of foreign nationals spying on both military and civilian activities using advanced technologies, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the urgency of passing a bill that updates the country’s World War II-era…
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