JINGGOY DEFERS NOMINATIONS, AD INTERIM APPOINTMENTS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICIALS: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada leads the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing Wednesday, March 8, 2023 on the nominations of Bienvenido Tejano as Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Manuel Antonio Javier Teehankee as the country’s representative to the World Trade Organization…
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ADDRESSING THE PUV MODERNIZATION ISSUES: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada emphasizes the need to immediately address the concerns raised by stakeholders in the public transport sector on the implementation of the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program to ensure the convenience and safety of the commuting public and protect as well the livelihood of those in the public…
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SBN 1849 ENTERS PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS: Senate Committee on National Defense and Security chairperson Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada listens to his colleagues during the period of amendments on Senate Bill No. (SBN) 1894 Tuesday, February 28, 2023. SBN 1894, which was certified as an urgent measure, seeks to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 11709 or…
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Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says he is one with Sen. Robin Padilla, chairperson of the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, in enhancing the capabilities of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and in helping it keep up with the changes in the film industry brought about by new technologies, streaming, and digital…
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LIGHT MOMENT BEFORE CA CONFIRMATION PROCEEDINGS: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada shares a light moment with colleagues before calling the hearing of the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Foreign Affairs to order Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Estrada, committee chairperson, presides over the panel deliberations on the nominations and ad interim appointments of two ambassadors and…
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EVACUATION CENTERS IN EVERY CITY, MUNICIPALITY: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Committee on National Defense and Security, presides over a hearing on proposed measures seeking to establish a mandatory evacuation center in all provinces, cities and municipalities. Dealing with calamities is part of being a Filipino, which is why there is a need to…
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CLARIFICATORY QUESTIONS ON RCEP: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, during the interpellation period on proposed Senate Resolution No. 485, concurring in the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement Monday, February 20, 2023, asks Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri and Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, sponsor and co-sponsor of Resolution 485,…
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LET THE AXE FALL WHERE IT MAY: Sen. Jinggoy Estrada expresses confidence in the ability of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in conducting a thorough investigation into yet another “human trafficking” activity at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) involving a private aircraft and foreign nationals allegedly in connivance with some airport personnel. “I think heads will…
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JINGGOY DEFENDS SBN 1849: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Committee on National Defense faces fellow senators during the plenary session Monday, February 13, 2023, to defend Senate Bill No. 1894 which seeks to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 11709 or “An Act Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives…
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JINGGOY ASSURES SBN 1849 WILL ADDRESS REVOLVING-DOOR POLICY: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, chairperson of the Committee on National Defense and Security, assures his colleagues that Senate Bill 1894 which seeks to amend Republic Act 11709 or “An Act Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives in the Armed Forces of the…
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