Press Statement – Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Statement on Bonoan’s claims on alleged over ₱7 billion congressional initiatives in the 2025 budget

October 27, 2026

27 October 2026 STATEMENT OF SENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON BONOAN’S CLAIMS ON ALLEGED OVER ₱7 BILLION CONGRESSIONAL INITIATIVES IN THE 2025 BUDGET Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has taken note of former Secretary Bonoan’s testimony before the Sandiganbayan today, particularly his claim that over ₱7 billion in congressional initiatives were inserted in the 2025 national budget.…
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Statement on the spate of harassment and bullying by China

September 21, 2026

The spate of incidents of harassment, bullying, and aggression displayed by Chinese authorities against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, and a ranking Filipino official clearly shows that China deserves the strongest condemnation from our government. Belated as this may be, I commend Defense Secretary Gilberto…
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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Thanking Supporters for Their Prayers and Well Wishes

August 28, 2026

I am deeply grateful to everyone who has sent their kind wishes and prayers as I deal with this knee ailment. Knowing that so many people remember me and keep me in their thoughts during these difficult times brings me great comfort. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.

Statement on the Sandiganbayan Second Division’s Preventive Suspension Order

June 20, 2026

Even prior to the issuance of the Sandiganbayan’s Order today, I have already taken clear and deliberate steps to demonstrate that I will not, and will never, use the powers and privileges of my office to shield myself from the allegations being hurled against me. Kasabay ng aking desisyon na hindi magpasailalim sa protective custody…
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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on claims that he can no longer participate as a senator-judge in the impeachment trial

June 12, 2026

I understand that the impending impeachment proceedings present complex legal questions, particularly in light of my current situation and the constitutional requirements governing the conviction or acquittal of an impeachable official. That is precisely why I am perplexed by the confidence with which some individuals have been making sweeping pronouncements that I can no longer…
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Statement on the celebration of the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day

June 12, 2026

Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, nawa’y manatili tayong tapat sa mga prinsipyong ipinaglaban ng ating mga bayani—katotohanan, tapang, at kalayaan. Sa panahong may mga pagtatangkang impluwensiyahan at panghimasukan ang mga institusyong dapat ay malaya at nagsasarili, gaya ng Senado, lalo nating dapat ipagtanggol ang demokrasya at ang kalayaan ng bawat sangay ng pamahalaan. Sapagkat ang tunay…
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Statement on AFP’s disclosure of a moving structure found in Bajo de Masinloc

June 9, 2026

The discovery of a moving structure inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc is a matter of serious concern and warrants immediate attention from the government, particularly if its presence and activities are found to be detrimental to the country’s maritime entitlements and sovereign rights. Sa ilalim ng international law at ng 2016 Arbitral Ruling,…
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Statement on the passing of Ateneo cagers Baterbonia and Adili

June 9, 2026

This loss hits close to home. Nakakalungkot na sa isang iglap, dalawang kabataang may mataas na pangarap ang nawala dahil sa isang trahedya. As a basketball enthusiast and team owner, I know how much sacrifice every player puts into training and every game, in pursuit of making it to the UAAP and eventually the professional…
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Statement on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao

June 8, 2026

Kaisa ako ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pananalangin para sa kaligtasan at mabilis na pagbangon ng ating mga kababayan na labis na naapektuhan ng 7.8 magnitude na lindol sa Sarangani province at mga kalapit na lalawigan. Hindi man ako personal na makakapag abot ng tulong, asahan ninyo na hahanap at gagawa tayo ng paraan para makapagbigay…
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Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in defense of Senate employees

June 7, 2026

As a staunch advocate of workers’ rights and welfare, I cannot remain silent nor be a mere spectator when Senate employees become collateral damage in political disagreements. Sa ilalim ng Civil Service rules at ng Republic Act No. 6713, o ang Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, inaatasan ang mga…
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