Senators denounced on Monday, February 23 organizer of the Boss Ironman Challenge over repeated violations and road recklessness in their activities, especially during its recent event in Mindanao. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, said that while...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, February 13 has called on Congress to fast track the passage of the bill that seeks to protect motor vehicle drivers involved in road accidents but have sufficient proof of their defensive driving. Ejercito made the call for the passage of Senate...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito assured on Wednesday, February4 that the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will be fair and impartial as it hears all complaints that are pending in the panel. Ejercito made the statement when he convened the committee on Wednesday, declaring that the...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the implementation of the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) amid the growing public clamor on expensive domestic flights and lack of proper infrastructure that is hindering accessible...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reiterated on Thursday, January 29 that only the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges can give sanctions against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Lacson pointed this out saying that without any complaint lodged against the senator before...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privilege is set to meet next week to review its existing rules and might draft a new one for the approval of the body. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, said this on Wednesday, January 28, a day...
The Senate on Monday, Jan. 26, finalized the membership of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges after electing members from the minority bloc. Before adjourning the plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri moved to elect Senators Joel Villanueva, Ronald “Bato” dela...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito believes that the Philippines ' reputation in the international scene would again be viewed negatively should the impeachment bids against President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte push through. In an interview on Friday, Jan. 23, Ejercito said...
A lawyer filed on Thursday, Jan. 22, an ethics complaint against Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito for "gross neglect of duty". In a post on Facebook, lawyer Marvin Aceron said that Ejercito, who chairs the Senate Ethics Committee, ignored their complaint against Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito asserted on Thursday, January 22 that the Philippine National Police (PNP) should retain its air unit as helicopters remain essential in its operations. Funding support for the PNP’s air assets shouldn’t be an issue especially for a...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito quizzed former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo over the earlier claim of Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco that infrastructure projects were being sold in the House of Representatives. During the Senate Blue Ribbon...
