Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Sunday, May 25 condemned the assault against his son and nephew who were vacationing in Boracay. Estrada immediately flew to the island in Aklan province upon learning of the incident. “It 's unfortunate that my son Julian and his cousin...
ILOILO CITY — The son of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was physically assaulted by three young men while vacationing at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. The local police confirmed the incident, but did not release any specific details. Radyo Todo Aklan initially reported that the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Friday, May 23 he is confident the current leadership in the Upper Chamber will remain. Estrada made the remark in light of recent reports floating that Escudero and returning Sen. Vicente Sotto III are wooing members of the Senate in...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, May 20 gained the support of senators after he expressed willingness to come to terms with the Dutertes. “Sang-ayon ako sa panawagan ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na isantabi ang pulitika at ituon ang pansin sa mga pangangailangan ng...
As the whole nation mourns the death of Nora Aunor, lawmakers on Thursday, April 17, paid their tribute to the national artist and one of the pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, a fellow Bicolano, extended his deepest condolences to...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada hailed President Marcos' Memorandum Order (MO) No. 36, which authorized the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to amnesty applicants. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada "Having steered in the Senate the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called on his fellow parliamentarians to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 to 2028 term. Estrada made the appeal as he presided over the ASEAN+3 meeting...
Senators condemned on Monday, April 7, the China Coast Guard's (CCG) "dangerous maneuvers" on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in its latest act of aggression off the coast of Zambales on Sunday, April 6. China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "3302" is detected off Palauig, Zambales on April 5, 2025....
The Sandiganbayan has ordered Senate President Pro Tempore Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada to start on April 22 presenting his evidence in the 11 graft charges filed against him in connection with his P183 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The order was issued after the anti-graft court...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that requires all school buses to be equipped with seat belts, including lap safety belts, to protect students from injury in case of accidents. Senate Presdient Pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada “The safety and security of our...
A consumer group urged the Senate to act on the anti-online piracy bill, which the group considers an urgent concern as technology evolves over time. (Unsplash) "Nakapanlulumo ang patuloy na pagkakabinbin ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado na may layuning protektahan ang ating mga artista,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to commend Deanna Marie Remulla Matè, also known as Dia Matè, for winning the country's second Reina Hispanoamericana crown during the beauty pageant's coronation night held at Salòn Sirionò in Santa Cruz de la...