Jose Ejercito

Jose "Jinggoy" Ejercito

Running for Senator

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Victims of Selective Justice
Estrada has been out on bail since September 2017. He was accused of pocketing P183 million in kickbacks from fake projects, allegedly with help of the scam’s purported mastermind Janet Lim Napoles. "Pwede kaming humarap ni Bong, at sabihin sa inyo wala kaming kasalanan sa taumbayan. Kami ay napag-initan lang nung nakaraang administrasyon. Biktima lang kami ng selective justice" He said.
February
2019
Pork Barrel Scam
COA releases a special audit report about the misused of PDAF funds on August 2013, Estrada's name was one of them. He was arrested for alleged involvement in the multi-billion-peso pork barrel scam on June 2014. Charged with violations against the Anti-Plunder Law but granted bail in September 2017.
August
2013
Hongkong Incident
Hongkong Incident. Got rude treatment from an Hong Kong immigration official. “I just let it pass to avoid confrontation,” he said. “I did not want it to trigger anything.”
August
2010

War on Drugs

If the death penalty will be a deterrent, I am 100 percent in favor of the death penalty, but it should only be for drug traffickers. Don't include drug users.
April
2019

Same-sex Marriage

I do not have anything against the members of the LGBT group. In fact, my daughter who is the incumbent Vice Mayor of San Juan, initiated the LGBT Pride March. I respect their choice. But as a devout Catholic, I am not in favor of the same sex marriage. I think the Filipinos, with our conservative culture are not yet ready for this.
May
2019

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

I'm not really into it. I don't know the ins and outs, the status of the franchise of the ABS-CBN, so as much as possible I don't want to comment about that.
January
2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Kung magnanakaw ka sa kaban ng bayan, eh di isama na sa heinous crimes 'yan.
February
2019

COVID-19 Mass Testing

As of writing, no statement available.

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

The government should uphold our sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea and assert our arbitration victory against China. I believe that the government must do so through diplomatic channels and peaceful means.
May
2019

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

The administration should be aware of the backlash from the continued threats and intimidation exerted on journalists who are critical of the administration's anomalous activities.
July
2007

Pandemic Gov't Response

As of writing, no statement available.

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Payag ako na magkaroon ng mandatory drug test ang lahat ng kumakandidato sa ating bansa. Pati konsehal, hanggang sa presidente. Kailangan magkaroon ng mandatory drug test dahil you have to be physically and mentality fit when serving our constituents, serving our country
November
2021

Political Dynasties

Unang una ang bottom-line niyan eh is the Filipino electorate. It has to be the Filipino voters who has to decide at the end of the day. If they want two Estradas there, One mayor or 1 or 2 senators bahala na taongbayan jan. If they want two Dutertes there, bahala na rin taongbayan jan. iIf they want two or three Binays there. It's up to the people to decide. As long as we served with utmost integrity, dedication and honesty. Taongbayan pa rin magdedesisyon. Ngayon, pagdating ng election pag ayaw na ng tao sayo wala pa ka rin magagawa. You can't do anything about it.
January
2018

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

I am in favor of tinkering with the Constitution with regard to the economic provisions only but the term (limits) of local and even national officials must remain. As far as I’m concerned it should only be about the economic provisions. What the President can do in case Congress passes (a constitutional amendment measure) is to veto it. It’s really a challenge if the President doesn’t support it.
July
2013
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/442355/best-time-to-amend-charter-is-now-senator-estrada

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

Sakaling palarin akong makabalik bilang chairman ng Committee on Labor, sinisiguro ko na ang walong panukalang ito ay maisasama sa legislative priorities ng nasabing komite.
March
2022

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Ban Candidates with Charges from elections

As of writing, no statement available.

Requiring Public Officials to Disclose SALN

As of writing, no statement available.

Participation of candidate to debates, fora, interview

Ang tunay na debate nasa plenaryo ng Senado, hindi ‘yung mga deba-debate sa telebisyon. Itong mga katunggali namin, ‘kala mo [ang] gagaling eh. Naghahamon pa ng debate. Diyos ko, hindi nga sila manalo-nalo eh
March
2019

Reviving Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

As of writing, no statement available.

Support for BARMM's normalization process

As of writing, no statement available.

Land Reclamation

As of writing, no statement available.

Return of the Philippines to the ICC

As of writing, no statement available.

Social Media Misinformation

As of writing, no statement available.

SIM Card Mobile Registration

As of writing, no statement available.

Publicize Medical Record

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of marijuana use for medical and scientific purposes

As of writing, no statement available.

Abolition of NTF-ELCAC

As of writing, no statement available.

Wage hike

We badly need the collective experience and wisdom of the wage boards on how to strike a balance between the interests of workers and their employers who pay their salaries.
March
2022

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

As of writing, no statement available.

Spread of Pornography in Social Media

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.

Stand On Issues

Jose "Jinggoy" Ejercito

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1084628/jinggoy-maintains-innocence-were-victims-of-selective-justice

Victims of Selective Justice Estrada has been out on bail since September 2017. He was accused of pocketing P183 million in kickbacks from fake projects, allegedly with help of the scam’s purported mastermind Janet Lim Napoles. "Pwede kaming humarap ni Bong, at sabihin sa inyo wala kaming kasalanan sa taumbayan. Kami ay napag-initan lang nung nakaraang administrasyon. Biktima lang kami ng selective justice" He said. February 2019

Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/09/15/17/timeline-jinggoy-estradas-pork-barrel-scam-case

Pork Barrel Scam COA releases a special audit report about the misused of PDAF funds on August 2013, Estrada's name was one of them. He was arrested for alleged involvement in the multi-billion-peso pork barrel scam on June 2014. Charged with violations against the Anti-Plunder Law but granted bail in September 2017. August 2013

Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2010/08/28/606525/jinggoy-gets-rude-treatment-hk-immigration-official

Hongkong Incident Hongkong Incident. Got rude treatment from an Hong Kong immigration official. “I just let it pass to avoid confrontation,” he said. “I did not want it to trigger anything.” August 2010

War on Drugs

If the death penalty will be a deterrent, I am 100 percent in favor of the death penalty, but it should only be for drug traffickers. Don't include drug users.
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/04/28/news/top-stories/death-for-drug-pushers-jinggoy/546303

April 2019

Same-sex Marriage

I do not have anything against the members of the LGBT group. In fact, my daughter who is the incumbent Vice Mayor of San Juan, initiated the LGBT Pride March. I respect their choice. But as a devout Catholic, I am not in favor of the same sex marriage. I think the Filipinos, with our conservative culture are not yet ready for this.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/photos/pcb.1341227119364299/1341226316031046

May 2019

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

I'm not really into it. I don't know the ins and outs, the status of the franchise of the ABS-CBN, so as much as possible I don't want to comment about that.
Source: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/01/28/1988482/jinggoy-estrada-showbiz-comeback-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal

January 2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Kung magnanakaw ka sa kaban ng bayan, eh di isama na sa heinous crimes 'yan.
Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/2/19/jinggoy-estrada-plunder-death-penalty-politics-as-usual.html

February 2019

COVID-19 Mass Testing

As of writing, no statement available.

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

The government should uphold our sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea and assert our arbitration victory against China. I believe that the government must do so through diplomatic channels and peaceful means.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSTAR/photos/pcb.1341227119364299/1341226256031052

May 2019

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

The administration should be aware of the backlash from the continued threats and intimidation exerted on journalists who are critical of the administration's anomalous activities.
Source: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2007/0720_estradaj4.asp

July 2007

Pandemic Gov't Response

As of writing, no statement available.

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Payag ako na magkaroon ng mandatory drug test ang lahat ng kumakandidato sa ating bansa. Pati konsehal, hanggang sa presidente. Kailangan magkaroon ng mandatory drug test dahil you have to be physically and mentality fit when serving our constituents, serving our country
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/11/24/21/senatorial-bet-wants-corruption-test-for-candidates

November 2021

Political Dynasties

Unang una ang bottom-line niyan eh is the Filipino electorate. It has to be the Filipino voters who has to decide at the end of the day. If they want two Estradas there, One mayor or 1 or 2 senators bahala na taongbayan jan. If they want two Dutertes there, bahala na rin taongbayan jan. iIf they want two or three Binays there. It's up to the people to decide. As long as we served with utmost integrity, dedication and honesty. Taongbayan pa rin magdedesisyon. Ngayon, pagdating ng election pag ayaw na ng tao sayo wala pa ka rin magagawa. You can't do anything about it.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=397521267369128

January 2018

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

I am in favor of tinkering with the Constitution with regard to the economic provisions only but the term (limits) of local and even national officials must remain. As far as I’m concerned it should only be about the economic provisions. What the President can do in case Congress passes (a constitutional amendment measure) is to veto it. It’s really a challenge if the President doesn’t support it.

July 2013 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/442355/best-time-to-amend-charter-is-now-senator-estrada

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

Sakaling palarin akong makabalik bilang chairman ng Committee on Labor, sinisiguro ko na ang walong panukalang ito ay maisasama sa legislative priorities ng nasabing komite.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1563459/jinggoy-vows-to-support-tucps-otso-otso-agenda-for-labor-in-senate#ixzz7O9HdUpsA

March 2022

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Ban Candidates with Charges from elections

As of writing, no statement available.

Requiring Public Officials to Disclose SALN

As of writing, no statement available.

Participation of candidate to debates, fora, interview

Ang tunay na debate nasa plenaryo ng Senado, hindi ‘yung mga deba-debate sa telebisyon. Itong mga katunggali namin, ‘kala mo [ang] gagaling eh. Naghahamon pa ng debate. Diyos ko, hindi nga sila manalo-nalo eh
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/224980-jinggoy-estrada-scoffs-senatorial-debates/

March 2019

Reviving Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

As of writing, no statement available.

Support for BARMM's normalization process

As of writing, no statement available.

Land Reclamation

As of writing, no statement available.

Return of the Philippines to the ICC

As of writing, no statement available.

SIM Card Mobile Registration

As of writing, no statement available.

Publicize Medical Record

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of marijuana use for medical and scientific purposes

As of writing, no statement available.

Abolition of NTF-ELCAC

As of writing, no statement available.

Wage hike

We badly need the collective experience and wisdom of the wage boards on how to strike a balance between the interests of workers and their employers who pay their salaries.
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/15/jinggoy-backs-wage-hike-vows-to-reform-existing-wage-law/

March 2022

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

As of writing, no statement available.

Spread of Pornography in Social Media

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.