Ejercito eyes P2,000 senior stipend
Senator JV Ejercito seeks to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000 amid rising costs of food, medicine,…
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DPWH eyes nature-based flood defenses along North Manila Bay
The DPWH plans to expand sediment-trapping structures along North Manila Bay as part of efforts to protect coastal towns from flooding and storm surges.
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Noel Rivera suspended 90-days for graft
Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera has been placed under a 90-day preventive suspension by the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division over alleged graft involving…
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JV Ejercito lauds JICA role in Philippines infrastructure development
Sen. JV Ejercito praises JICA’s vital role in Philippine infrastructure and transport development, highlighting major projects like the Metro Manila Subway and…
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Sandiganbayan denies Revilla’s second bid to inhibit justice
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s renewed bid to inhibit Associate Justice Karl Miranda from his…
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Palace: No cover-up in Taguig flood-control probe
Malacañang orders a deeper probe into questioned flood-control projects in Taguig City, warning against any cover-up amid conflicting findings by Sen. Panfilo…
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DPWH plans major Pampanga River dredging to curb floods
The DPWH is set to launch major dredging of the Pampanga River and its tributaries, along with new pumps, flood walls and dikes, to curb chronic flooding in…
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DPWH to widen South Triangle drainage starting January
The DPWH will begin widening drainage lines in South Triangle, Quezon City, in January, with completion targeted by June ahead of the next rainy season.
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Ejercito flags P8.2-B DPWH anti-flood items
Senate finance committee flags P8.2 billion in non-compliant DPWH flood control projects and budget red flags, calling for stricter safeguards in the 2027…
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Ejercito flags P8.2B in non-compliant flood projects
Sen. JV Ejercito said an initial review of the DPWH’s 2027 budget found 155 flood management projects worth P8.2 billion with incomplete or non-compliant…
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Sen. JV Ejercito vows funding support for major railway projects
Senator JV Ejercito vows to protect funding for the Metro Manila Subway and North-South Commuter Railway to prevent further delays.
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Ejercito urges PNP to intensify fight against online scams
Sen. JV Ejercito urged the PNP to strengthen its anti-cybercrime capabilities, help online scam victims recover their money and prosecute perpetrators.
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JV: Rising health gains must outstrip inflation
Rising hospital charges and professional fees could undermine higher PhilHealth benefits, as Senator JV Ejercito warned that medical inflation and high…
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JV Ejercito: PhilHealth benefits must reach patients
Sen. JV Ejercito urges PhilHealth to ensure expanded benefits translate into lower out-of-pocket costs for Filipino patients amid rising medical expenses.
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Senate defunds new flood projects
Senate Finance Committee chair JV Ejercito says new flood control projects will get zero funding in the 2027 budget, prioritizing unfinished projects and a…
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