Tag: Speech

Manifestation on Proposed Resolution No. 142 Congratulating and Commending the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide on the Celebration of its 47th Founding Anniversary on October 18, 2025

MANIFESTATION ***inserted into the records*** Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Proposed Senate Resolution No. 142 Resolution Congratulating and Commending the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide on the celebration of its 47th founding anniversary on October 18, 2025 Sponsor: Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero Mr. President, this representation wishes to place on record my warmest greetings and congratulations…
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Manifestation of Support on the Confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuita Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology

MANIFESTATION OF SUPPORTNomination of HENRY RHOEL RATUITA AGUDA as Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology Mr. Chair, esteemed colleagues, I express my strong and unequivocal support for the confirmation of Henry Rhoel Ratuíta Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Mr. President, Secretary-designate Aguda brings with him a wealth…
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Omnibus Manifestation: Resolutions Commending and Congratulating Padel Pilipinas as Champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup

OMNIBUS MANIFESTATION Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Resolutions commending and congratulating Padel Pilipinas, the Philippine National Padel Team, for emerging as champion of the 2025 Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Selangor, Malaysia from August 28-31, 2025 I rise today to join in the chorus of celebratory remarks for our National Padel Team, Padel Pilipinas, founded by…
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Manifestation on Leadership Transition and Service to the Senate

ManifestationSENATOR JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA08 September 2025 It is a rare privilege to be elected Senate President Pro Tempore four times. This reflects the trust and confidence my colleagues have bestowed upon me as the second highest-ranking official of this august chamber. As I step down from my role as Senate President Pro Tempore, I do…
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Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Explanation of vote on the motion to archive the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte 6 August 2025 Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:          More than 190 years ago, Justice Joseph Story warned that impeachment requires “a lofty sense of duty, and a deep responsibility to future times,…
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Manifestation on Senate Resolution No. 1372 Commending the Senate President Pro Tempore for his dedicated service

Manifestation of SJE on PSR 1372 Commending the Senate President Pro Tempore for His Dedicated Service Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 10 June 2025 Mr. President, I am truly honored, at the same time deeply humbled, by the gesture of the Senate leadership, in particular, Senate President Chiz Escudero, who authored Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1372…
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Explanation of vote in favor of remanding the impeachment complaint to the House of Representatives

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito EstradaExplanation of voteJune 10, 2025 Mr. President, having previously served two terms in the Senate and participated in an impeachment proceeding in the past, I can confidently say that I am no longer inexperienced when it comes to handling matters related to the impeachment process. Personally, malalim ang hugot…
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Manifestation on the 3rd Reading Approval of Senate Bill No. 2999 under Committee Report No. 533 Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster

MANIFESTATION  Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada  Third Reading Approval of Senate Bill No. 2999 under Committee Report No. 533 Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster  June 9, 2025 As Chairperson of the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to my dear colleagues for the…
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Omnibus Speech honoring Ricky Davao, Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, & Nora Aunor

OMNIBUS SPEECH HONORING RICKY DAVAO, GLORIA ROMERO, PILITA CORRALES, & NORA AUNOR Proposed Senate Resolution Nos. 1351 (Davao), 1290 (Romero), 1336 (Corrales), & 1337 (Aunor) 4 June 2025 Mr. President, my dear colleagues, I rise today with a heavy heart, but also with a sense of profound gratitude, to honor not just one, but several…
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Speech of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on his 62nd Birthday

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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