SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is pushing for the approval of a measure that will give underprivileged families living in resettlement areas the right to own the lots they have called home for years. “If they are the actual occupants and qualified beneficiaries, they should be first in line – not last. Pangarap ng bawat pamilyang…
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TO counter the spread of disinformation fueled by elaborate networks and to enlighten the younger generation about the importance of the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed a measure mandating the inclusion of information on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the basic education curriculum. Estrada said the initiative…
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HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Joint with Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; Government Corporations and Public Enterprises; Health and Demography; Ways and Means; and FinanceThis representation warmly welcomes our esteemed resource persons, guests and fellow public servants to the public hearing of the Committee on Local Government. As a former local chief executive myself, a three-term Mayor…
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FINDING a parking space — especially in Metro Manila — is difficult enough and paying exorbitant fees shouldn’t make it even worse. To promote fairness and protect consumers, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has introduced Senate Bill No. 1001 which seeks to end excessive and unreasonable parking fees imposed by malls, commercial establishments, and parking facilities…
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Jinggoy questions effectiveness of senior high school program: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada raised concerns over the effectiveness of the K to 12 program during the Senate’s budget deliberations for the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday night, November 25, 2025, citing rising costs and the low employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates. Estrada, who has a pending…
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SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the expansion of Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), citing inflation that has diminished the value of cash grants and various issues in the implementation of the program. Estrada said his proposal will ensure that the 4Ps program would remain responsive to the evolving…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO SET AND APPROVE THE BED CAPACITY AND SERVICE CAPABILITY OF ALL DOH HOSPITALS Senate Bill No. 1508 under Committee Report No. 12 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, with the permission of the good Sponsor, Senator Risa Hontiveros, please…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC CENTER, DEFINING ITS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Senate Bill No. 1509 under Committee Report No. 13 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, today I rise to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 1509 entitled “An Act Establishing the Philippine Geriatric Center”…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Institutionalizing the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT), Amending Republic Act No. 10066, or the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.”, As Amended and Appropriating Funds Therefor Senate Bill No. 1507 under Committee Report No. 11 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, the traditions and knowledge of our indigenous…
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CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH An Act Mandating the Full Disclosure of Government Transactions Through The Establishment of a Digital Budget Portal to Enhance Transparency, Accountability, and Public Participation in the Philippine Budget Process “CADENA Act” Senate Bill No. 1506 under Committee Report No. 10 Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada November 12, 2025 Mr. President, every Filipino has the…
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