A bill seeking to professionalize and strengthen the country’s midwifery workforce and end the existing casual and job-order arrangements has been filed in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill No. 2044 or the proposed “Philippine Midwifery Empowerment Act,” Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will soon start hearing the complaints filed against senators after six out of 10 of its members signed its rules. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito announced on Thursday, April 16, that the committee’s rules is set for publication, which will...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an inquiry into the alleged over-importation of sugar and its impact on the local industry, as concerns mount over declining farmgate prices and losses among Filipino farmers. In filing Senate...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on government agencies to remain transparent to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. saying providing real-time assessments are crucial in dealing with the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Ejercito warned...
Senators on Thursday, March 26 prodded the Department of Agriculture (DA) anew to address the rampant agricultural smuggling and its sloppy response on onion importation, which is pushing Filipino farmers to the brink. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson pushed for concrete...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Wednesday, March 25 said he welcomes President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency but the directive is already “a bit too late.” That is why Ejercito said the government...
The government should not forget the middle class Filipinos who also bear the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis, considering that they do not receive any government assistance. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito pointed this out during the hearing of the Proactive Response and Oversight for...
Senators on Tuesday, March 24, called on government agencies to act with urgency, stressing that they must recognize the situation as a “crisis” to effectively respond to its impact on Filipinos. During a hearing of the Senate’s Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, March 23 pushed for the creation of a government inter-agency task force that would oversee the potential impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on the Philippines ' economy and energy. Ejercito said it is imperative that the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, March 20 maintained that any outcome of the ethics complaint filed against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would all be just procedural. Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, pointed this out saying the issue regarding the...
The complaint filed against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa over his continued absence in the Senate may be dismissed if it is heard without the rules of the Upper Chamber getting amended. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito pointed this out during a press briefing saying there is no provision...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Gov. Sol Aragones officially opened the Anilag (Ani ng Laguna) Festival here on Tuesday. Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, was the guest of honor. Ejercito pledged to allocate P100 million for hospital construction and development in...
