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Speech of Senator Jinggooy Ejercito Estrada on his 62nd Birthday

February 17, 2025

Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat. Uunahin ko na po ang pagpapasalamat sa mga naglaan ng panahon para dumalo at samahan ako na ipagdiwang ang ikatlong taon ko ng pagiging senior citizen. Wala naman po samukha ko ang pagiging senior na hindi ba?  On a serious note, I cannot help but be grateful for the countless blessings I and my family have received. Noong nakaraang taon, muli po akong naluklok sa pangalawang pinakamataas saposisyon sa Senado. Hindi ko inaasahan na sa pagbabalik ko saSenado ay muli akong magiging Senate President Pro Tempore na nauna ko nang ginampanan noong taong 2007 hanggang 2013.  Hindi ko naman matatamasa ito kung walang suporta at kumpiyansa ang aking mga kasamahan sa Senado kaya’t nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila.  I also consider the recognition recently bestowed upon my beloved parents as one of the greatest…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2975: The Revised Animal Welfare Act

February 4, 2025

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, With the permission of the Honorable Sponsor, allow this representation to co-author and co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 2975 or the Revised Animal Welfare Act, which seeks to repeal an old law and introduce new legislation aimed at further promoting the rights and welfare of animals. Marami na talaga ang nagiging…
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Acceptance Speech of Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada

February 4, 2025

Acceptance Speech on Senate Resolution No. 1295 – Honoring and Commending former President Joseph Estrada  I stand before you today with deep gratitude and appreciation, honored to be recognized by this esteemed institution through the initiative of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero.  Thank you for the kind words you have shared with me. This honor…
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Sponsorship Speech on the Confirmation of the Nominations and Ad Interim Appointments of 19 Distinguished Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs

February 4, 2025

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is my distinct honor to rise before you today as Chairperson of the Commission on Appointments Committee on Foreign Affairs to sponsor the confirmation of the nominations and ad interim appointments of several distinguished officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). These individuals, whose professional excellence and unwavering commitment…
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Co-Sponsorship on Senate Resolution No. 1287 Commemorating the Remarkable Life of Ms. Gloria Romero

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, members of this august chamber, It is a sad time for the Philippine entertainment industry because we lost a respected artist, a pillar, and one of the oldest living Filipino actresses and one of the last surviving stars from the first Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, popularly known as…
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Explanation of Vote in Support of the Passage of Senate Bill No. 2893: Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2893, otherwise known as the “Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act.” This measure is a significant step toward strengthening our nation’s capabilities in virology, disease prevention, and scientific research—an urgent and necessary move in light of recent global health crises. The…
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Explanation of Vote on Senate Bill No. 2818: Strengthening the NHA

February 3, 2025

Mr. President, Nagpapasalamat ako kay Senator Imee Marcos na siyang sponsor at author, sa Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, at iba pang may-akda ng panukalang ito. I vote in the affirmative and express my full support for the passage on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2818 otherwise known as “An…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on Senate Bill No. 2965: Free Funeral Services to Poor Families

January 28, 2025

Mr. President, my dear colleagues, Allow me to co-author and co-sponsor a very important piece of legislation that will ultimately benefit the poor especially in their time of grief, stress and financial hardship. Senate Bill No. 2965 seeks to grant free funeral services to indigent Filipino families who cannot afford a proper burial for their…
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Manifestation on the Approval on Third and Final Reading of Senate Bill No. 2900: Special Defense Economic Zone Act

January 27, 2025

Mr. President, I wish to place on record my gratitude to the sponsor of this measure and Chairperson of the Committee on Economic Affairs, former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri for elevating this bill to the plenary and making the Third Reading approval possible.  As one of the authors of Senate Bill No. 2900,…
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Manifestation on the Approval on Third and Final Reading of Senate Bill No. 2814: Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP)

January 27, 2025

Approval on Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 2814 Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Sponsor: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada  Delivered on January 27, 2025 Mr. President, as your Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I am honored to have been the principal sponsor…
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