Jinggoy Estrada

The Honourable
Jinggoy Estrada
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2016
President of the Senate of the Philippines
Acting
In office
June 5, 2013 – June 30, 2013
President Benigno S. Aquino III
Preceded by Juan Ponce Enrile
Succeeded by Franklin Drilon
22nd President pro tempore of the Philippine Senate
In office
July 23, 2007 – June 30, 2013
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Benigno S. Aquino III
Preceded by Juan Flavier
Succeeded by Ralph Recto
Mayor of San Juan, Metro Manila
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by Adolfo Sto. Domingo
Succeeded by Joseph Victor Ejercito
Vice Mayor of San Juan, Metro Manila
In office
June 30, 1988 – June 30, 1992
Personal details
Born José Pimentel Ejército, Jr.
(1963-01-23) January 23, 1963
Manila, Philippines
Political party Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
United Nationalist Alliance
PDP-Laban
Spouse(s) Ma. Presentacion Vitug
Children Janella Marie
Joseph Luis Manuel
Julian Emilio
Julienne
Parents Joseph Estrada (father)
Loi Estrada (mother)
Residence San Juan City, Metro Manila
Alma mater Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation Actor, Producer, Politician

José Pimentel Ejército, Jr. (born January 23, 1963[1]), better known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada or simply Jinggoy Estrada, is the son of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada. He is an actor and a senator, known as "Anak ng Masa" or "Son of the Masses," for his pro-poor advocacies.[2]

Early life and education

Estrada was born on January 23, 1963. He finished his primary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Manila University and earned a degree in A.B. Economics from the University of the Philippines Manila. He took up Bachelor of Laws for four years at the Lyceum of the Philippines University while serving as Vice Mayor of the then Municipality of San Juan at the age of 25. He was also bestowed Doctorate in Humanities (Honoris Causa) in 2007 by the Laguna State Polytechnic University in recognition of his academic excellence and socio-civic achievements as public servant.

Political career

Mayor of San Juan City (1992 - 2001)

In 1992, at age 29, he was elected as Mayor of San Juan, becoming the youngest elected mayor in the Philippines at that time. He spearheaded various projects and programs for the improvement of San Juan in the form of - construction of modernized Barangay Halls with Day Care Centers in all Barangays, repair and renovation of the now San Juan National High School, and other public elementary schools, recreation centers like gymnasiums, basketball courts and play grounds, San juan cemetery and provides proper burial for world war 2 veterans and the creation of different livelihood centers, improvement and replacement of drainages, concreting of municipal roads and the construction of a four-storey San Juan Medical Center and the San Juan Municipal Gymnasium. During his incumbency, San Juan gained the reputation of being one of the most progressive municipalities and the Most Peaceful Municipality in the Philippines.

During his final tenure as Mayor, he was sworn into office as the National President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) from 1998 to 2001.

Senator (2004 - 2016)

In 2004, he was elected as senator. During his first term, he introduced at least 617 bills and resolutions and steered the passage of at least 16 bills either as principal sponsor or principal author.

On July 23, 2007, Estrada was elected as Senate president pro tempore.

On August 15, 2007, the Supreme Court voted 13-0 to uphold the Sandiganbayan's decision to grant his bail in connection with his plunder case before the graft court. His father, former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada was the main accused in that plunder case, and was subsequently convicted. However, Erap was immediately pardoned by then Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[3] On September 11, 2007 Estrada introduced Senate bill 1556, proposing to make ROTC mandatory for all college students.

Jinggoy was acquitted in the plunder charge.[4]

In 2010, he was reelected as senator, finishing in the 2nd place. During the opening of the 15th Congress on July 26, 2010, he was reelected as Senate president pro tempore.

During his stint in the Senate, he had been consistently hailed as one of the very few senators who scored perfect attendance, with no absence or late during the chamber's plenary sessions.[5]

He is presently accused of another plunder charge at the Ombudsman relating to Janet Lim Napoles' pork barrel scam involving P10 billion of the people's money. Two other senators—Juan Ponce Enrile and Bong Revilla—as well as more than 2 dozens individuals are charged with him.

On September 16, 2017, Sandiganbayan released its resolution granting bail to Sen. Estrada saying there was no strong evidence against him.[6]

Estrada with Senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Bong Revilla after Revilla's Salamat Mga Kaibigan speech of June 9, 2014

Batas Kasambahay

Estrada is principal author of the Kasambahay Law, or the law promoting the interests and welfare of the domestic workers in the Philippines. Republic Act 10361, or simply the "Kasambahay Law," prescribed standards, privileges and rights of the domestic workers.[7]

Hong Kong Airport incident

In August 2010, Estrada claimed that while traveling to Hong Kong, he experienced a backlash of the emotions surrounding the death of 8 Chinese nationals from Hong Kong during the 2010 Manila hostage crisis. According to him, as he passed through the immigration desk in Hong Kong, officers threw back his passport at him after checking it.[8]

Estrada said the officer may not have known who he was because he used a "regular passport" for personal travel. He also said that he "understood the pain being felt by many Hong Kong nationals".[8]

According to Apple Daily, the Hong Kong immigration department recorded that Estrada visited Hong Kong with a diplomat passport, and that from an alleged video surveillance record, he and three other Filipinos were accompanied by staff from the Philippine embassy and had arranged to go through the privileged passage for diplomats. The immigration officer handed back the passport to the Philippines embassy staff, not to Estrada.[9]

Personal life

In 1989, Estrada married Ma. Presentacion "Precy" Vitug with whom he has four children, namely, Janella Marie, Joseph Luis Manuel, Julian Emilio and Julienne.

Filmography

Movies

As actor

  • Markang Rehas: Ikalawang Aklat (1985)
  • Paradise Inn (1985)
  • Bagets Gang (1986)
  • Isa Lang Ang Dapat Mabuhay (1986)
  • Sa Kuko Ng Agila (1989)
  • Eagle Squad (1989)
  • Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story (1992) - Vice-Mayor
  • The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust (1995)
  • The Four Stooges (1995) - Adrian
  • Kuratong Baleleng (1995) - Wilson Sorronda
  • Strebel: Gestapo ng Maynila (1998) - Strebel
  • Ang Erpat Kong Astig (1998) - Joe
  • Hiwaga ng Panday (1998) - Guiller/Panday
  • Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila (2000) - as Col. Elmer Jamias
  • Sagot Kita... Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa (2000) - Ador
  • Walang Iwanan...Peksman (2002)
  • Utang ng Ama (2003) - Don
  • Katas ng Saudi (2007) - Oca
  • Magkaibigan (2008) - Ruben
  • Kimmy Dora (2009) - audience member during Kimmy Dora's speech
  • Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round (2009) - young Dindo

As executive producer

  • Pepeng Agimat (1999)
  • Palaban (2000)
  • Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila (2000)
  • Eto na Naman Ako (2000)
  • Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin (2000)

Television

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2007 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Katas ng Saudi[10] Won

References

  1. ↑ Papparazzi, April 03, 2011 episode
  2. ↑ https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/jestrada_bio.asp
  3. ↑ GMA NEWS.TV, SC upholds bail for Jinggoy
  4. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/60117/erap-guilty-of-plunder-sentenced-to-reclusion-perpetua/story/
  5. ↑ https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2006/06/24/343593/jinggoy-scores-perfect-attendance
  6. ↑ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/930965/breaking-philippine-news-updates-jinggoy-estrada-sandiganbayan-pork-barrel-scam-estrada-plunder-case
  7. ↑ http://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/25655/
  8. 1 2 Jinggoy, Kris put up with Hong Kong rage Archived 2010-08-31 at the Wayback Machine., August 28, 2010
  9. ↑ Son of Former President lied about having his passport thrown by officers in Hong Kong, Apple Daily, 29 August 2010 Archived September 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2007". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
Political offices
Preceded by
Juan Ponce Enrile		 President of the Senate of the Philippines
Acting
2013		 Succeeded by
Franklin Drilon
Political offices
Preceded by
Juan Flavier		 President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines
2007–2013		 Succeeded by
Ralph Recto
Political offices
Preceded by
Adolfo Sto. Domingo		 Mayor of San Juan
1992–2001		 Succeeded by
JV Ejercito
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