Ejercito weighs brotherhood against public service
Sen. JV Ejercito grapples with the arrest of his brother, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, balancing family ties with his duty to uphold the law. He calls for due…
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JV saddened by Jinggoy arrest, says Senate remains split 11-11
Sen. JV Ejercito expresses sadness over the arrest of his brother, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, as questions arise over lawmakers’ arrest immunity under the 1987…
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JV applies FIFO rule on ethics complaints
Senate Ethics Committee chair JV Ejercito said the panel will process pending complaints on a first-in, first-out basis, with members required to inhibit…
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JV: Philippines still facing urgent housing crisis, warns of worsening backlog
Senator JV Ejercito urges urgent action on the Philippines’ housing crisis, citing a 2.2M-unit backlog and millions of informal settlers, while warning that…
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Ejercito urges Bato to waive salary amid absence
Sen. JV Ejercito urges Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to voluntarily waive his salary and allowances amid his extended absence from Senate sessions, despite his…
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Ejercito: Sotto tells senators to prepare for possible impeachment trial
Sen. JV Ejercito says Senate President Tito Sotto has told senators to prepare for a possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the House…
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JV warns colleagues amid proposals to suspend 2026 BSKE anew
Senator JV Ejercito urges Congress to carefully review fresh proposals to postpone the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, warning of possible…
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Ejercito files bill to regularize, raise pay of midwives
Sen. JV Ejercito files the Philippine Midwifery Empowerment Act to regularize midwives, raise their pay to Salary Grade 13, and provide career development and…
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Senate to probe sugar imports amid reported oversupply
The Senate is set to investigate alleged excessive sugar imports despite an active moratorium, amid reports of oversupply, falling farmgate prices, and…
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Ejercito seeks probe into sugar importation amid oversupply
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has filed Senate Resolution No. 369 seeking an inquiry into alleged over-importation of sugar amid oversupply,…
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Ejercito: Senate ethics panel to proceed after rules publication
Senate Ethics Committee chair JV Ejercito says the panel will resume work after securing six signatures to publish its rules, clearing the way to evaluate…
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JV flags 'self-inflicted' crisis; Remulla calls for globalization review
Senator JV Ejercito warns that the Philippines’ energy crisis is partly self-inflicted, blaming oil deregulation, EPIRA, and heavy fuel imports for soaring…
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JV backs gov’t move to secure safe passage in Strait of Hormuz
Sen. JV Ejercito hailed efforts to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its role in stabilizing oil supply. He urged fuel…
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PBBM order on PH-China oil talks ‘forthcoming’; JV says no quick fix
Explore the implications of President Marcos Jr.'s potential directive on Philippine-China oil talks amid the ongoing global fuel crisis. Discover how…
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JV Ejercito on the National State of Emergency
Senator JV Ejercito speaks to members of the press in a Kapihan sa Senado conference on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in Pasay City. | Aram Lascano
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JV: Bato ethics case likely dismissed sans ‘no work, no pay’ rule
The ethics complaint against Senator Bato de la Rosa, seeking a 'no work, no pay' sanction due to his prolonged absence, is likely to be dismissed unless…
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Ejercito seeks clearer LTO rules on vehicle modifications
Senator JV Ejercito urged the LTO to clarify nationwide rules on aftermarket vehicle modifications following complaints from motorcycle riders.
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