Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a bill proposing a ₱74.4-billion additional budget for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to strengthen its programs and uphold its mandate of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. Ejercito, principal sponsor of the UHC law, emphasized...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he is disappointed over the House of Representatives’ withdrawal of its adoption of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHW). The Senate passed the BHW bill on third and final reading in February, and the...
Senators on Sunday, June 1 welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to suspend the EDSA rehabilitation saying “an honest to goodness economic benefit assessment” is needed for this project. This development was confirmed by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon during the launch of...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito urged authorities to consider postponing the full rehabilitation of EDSA, warning that it may result to a “hellish” situation that could directly impact the country’s economic progress. Ejercito said authorities should at least consider finishing...
Senators on Thursday, June 5 called on the government to intensify efforts to combat the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections now affecting majority of the country’s youth population. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, urged the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has renewed his suggestion for authorities to consider conducting a trial period for the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) to fix any glitches in the system. Ejercito noted that the first day of the implementation of the NCAP yielded the most common...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, May 20 gained the support of senators after he expressed willingness to come to terms with the Dutertes. “Sang-ayon ako sa panawagan ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na isantabi ang pulitika at ituon ang pansin sa mga pangangailangan ng...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, May 15 welcomed the signing into law of the bill that removes the controversial front metal plate requirement for motorcycles. Ejercito is referring to Republic Act No. 12209, an amended version of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act (RA 11235),...
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Wednesday, March 7 said he is committed to support the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) efforts to complete all pending infrastructure projects before the Marcos administration’s term ends in 2028. Ejercito made this assurance as he confirmed his recent...
With less than two weeks before Election Day, volunteers and supporters have ramped up their efforts to campaign for former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino. (From left) Jake Ejercito, Bam Aquino, Bea Saw (Bam Aquino Media Bureau, Instagram) Pinoy Big Brother 2007 grand...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 28 slammed China’s attempt to muddle the truth stating that Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines. “China should stop creating drama,” said Hontiveros, in a statement. “Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines and no...
Senators on Friday, April 25 called on the government to thoroughly investigate and hold accountable personalities and individuals who are attempting to influence political discource and eventually the outcome of the Philippine elections. They made the call after Senate Majority Leader...
