WITH the weather bureau warning of a “supersized” El Niño that could batter the country until 2027, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for urgent Senate action to ensure the government isn’t caught flat-footed. Estrada, principal author and sponsor of the landmark Republic Act No. 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act,…
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28 September 2026PRESS RELEASE Jinggoy backs colleagues’ push to scrap ‘unjust’ system loss charges WHY should consumers be burdened with charges for electricity that never even reached their homes? This is the question at the heart of Senate Bill No. 2474, or the proposed “System Loss Charges Abolition Act,” being pushed by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada,…
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Putting Alex Eala in the same league as Olympic medalistsJinggoy urges colleagues: Confer Senate Medal of Excellence on tennis sensation Alex Eala GIVEN the number of “firsts” achieved by world Top 18 Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala, who continues to make history in the international tennis circuit, it is only fitting that the…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada underscored the inclusion of Republic Act No. 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, in the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying it affirms the urgent need to fully implement the landmark measure that mandates the establishment of safe, permanent, and disaster-resilient evacuation centers…
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution commending Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala for her continuing meteoric rise following her championship victory at the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 Lexus Birmingham Open 2026, another historic feat that further solidifies her place among the country’s greatest athletes. “Alex Eala is a national pride who…
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Turning compassion into reward, and service into savingsJinggoy proposes tax breaks for doctors offering free medical services TO encourage stronger private sector participation in improving and making the country’s healthcare system more accessible, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is proposing the grant of tax incentives to doctors who voluntarily provide free medical services to indigent Filipinos.…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced a landmark measure seeking expanded financial relief for underprivileged Filipino students across all levels, including those enrolled in technical-vocational courses, through a mandatory five percent (5%) discount on essential education-related expenses, such as tuition, food, medicines, school supplies, and learning gadgets. “Maraming estudyante ang kapos sa panggastos araw-araw kaya…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 377 seeking the upper chamber’s highest commendation for the 101-strong Philippine contingent to the Asian Beach Games for delivering the country’s highest-ever finish in the history of the regional competition. The team’s fifth-place finish overall — next to host China, Thailand, Iran, and Vietnam — marks a significant…
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As we pay tribute to the more than 52 million-strong Filipino workforce—the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities—we must give due recognition to their tireless efforts and sacrifices, especially as they bear the brunt of the ongoing global oil supply crisis and the rising cost of living. Pasan nila ang patuloy…
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I voted a resounding “yes” and even co-authored this urgent measure when it wasdeliberated in the Senate. The President’s move shows a genuine commitment to help ease the burden of the Filipino people amid skyrocketing fuel prices. Lahat tayo ay apektado ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis—at kasunod nito, ang pagmahal ng mga…
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