Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, January 5 expressed his support to Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr.’s move to call for top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit their courtesy resignation. “It was a bold...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, January 3 expressed belief that the power systems failure that hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on New Year’s Day is but a wake up call to the country’s airport and transportation managers on the need to review and polish the air traffic...
Some senators on Tuesday, January 3 rejected calls to privatize the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Sen. Nancy Binay said the government should not privatize components of the country's national aviation system since it carries national security concerns. "Linawin lang...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on the government to expedite building up defense forces and military equipment in the West Philippine Sea saying China’s military assets now appear to be moving closer to the Philippines’ coastline. Ejercito issued the call following Sen....
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, December 12, said non-bailable charges of economic sabotage should be filed against agricultural smugglers who are growing in numbers in the Philippines. Ejercito said the full force of the law should be applied against them to put their illegal...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and fellow majority member Senator JV Ejercito have welcomed the decision of their House colleagues to drop the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) as contributors to the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF)....
The bill seeking to create the Negros Island Region (NIR) has been approved by the Senate Committee on Local Government. The bill seeks to merge Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental into one region again. “Malinaw po ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan sa Negros Occidental at Negros...
Senator Joseph Victor ‘’JV’’ Ejercito said today that the Philippines needs to reconsider the establishment of nuclear power in the country. ‘’We need to bring down cost of energy for our economy to be able to fully develop and at same time address the issue of climate change and global...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has raised concerns that the impending budget cuts in the proposed budget of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) could potentially derail the country’s ongoing railway projects, particularly the North-South Commuter Railway System and the first phase of...
Senator JV Ejercito said Monday, Aug. 22 that he will not allow the passage into law of measures that would legalize lane splitting of motorcycles as well as mandate riders to join accredited clubs prior to registration. Ejercito, a motorcycle enthusiast, opposed a move that would let motorcycle...
Eric Ejercito recently launched a new music video via a well-attended cinema premiere. The multi-hyphenate singer-dancer-film producer dropped the music video for new single “Fool” last Sunday, August 14, with a red-carpet event at the Trinoma Cinemas at the Ayala Mall in Quezon City. Family,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, July 18 said he wishes to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. highlight his plans for the country's economic recovery and pandemic response in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25. “I hope to hear some specifics...
