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Finance Committee Chair Sen. JV Ejercito emphasized the need for transparency and public trust as the Senate started reviewing the proposed national budget for 2027.

Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito pledged to eliminate last-minute budget insertions and post-enactment interventions as Congress begins work on the proposed 2027 national budget.

The Philippine Senate, led by Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, announced its commitment to continue investigating and charging those responsible for anomalies in flood control projects, even as impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are underway.

Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian’s bloc may have already secured the 13th vote necessary to officially cement its control over the chamber, Sen. JV Ejercito said yesterday.

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate ethics panel has asked Sen. Bato dela Rosa to comment on the possibility of including a ‘no work, no pay’ rule in the Senate, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Monday.

Senate ethics chairman Sen. JV Ejercito stated that an ethics complaint filed against absentee Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa could lose its legal standing if he voluntarily waives his salary and allowances.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has filed Senate Bill No. 2044, aiming to professionalize the country’s midwifery workforce and improve their compensation and employment status.

Deputy Majority Floor Leader Sen. JV Ejercito urged the Philippine government to create an inter-agency task force to prepare for the potential economic and energy impact of the escalating Middle East conflict. Separately, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the war could cause a global fertilizer shortage, posing a dual threat to food supply through scarcity and high prices.

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate committee on ethics and privileges will soon review a total of nine ethics complaints, including a case against past and present senators, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday. Ejercito, who heads the panel, told the media that he and his colleagues shall begin the case review after their rules have

Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero claimed that the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) housing data was 'reworked' to present a more favorable image, rather than accurately reflecting the backlog.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday defended the agency’s use of motorcycle escorts to secure VIPs in transit. This followed Senate public order committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito questioning the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) at a hearing last Wednesday for allegedly escorting 20 to 30

Senator JV Ejercito has co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1901, the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, calling it a historic and long-overdue measure to break the concentration of power.

Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito renewed his advocacy for Senate Bill No. 2, proposing an integrated Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development to guide long-term projects.

Senator JV Ejercito, the new head of the Philippine Senate finance committee, has pledged to abolish the controversial "leadership fund" under his stewardship.

Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito is pushing for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 2, the proposed Master Plan on Infrastructure and National Development Act (MIND) Act, to stimulate growth in the Philippines.

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has moved to the minority bloc in the Philippine Senate, while Senator JV Ejercito rejected an offer from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to join the majority, opting to remain independent.

An ethics complaint filed against Senator JV Ejercito and three other senators in the Philippines was dismissed on Monday, with Ejercito stating the complaints were found to be “frivolous.”

Senate ethics committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito has urged fellow Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to voluntarily decline his salaries and allowances due to his prolonged absences from Senate sessions since November 2025.

Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for a Senate inquiry into the alleged over-importation of sugar in the Philippines. The resolution seeks to direct the Senate panel on Agriculture, Food to investigate the matter.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito on Friday called on the upper chamber to amend its rules to address absenteeism of its members.

MANILA, Philippines — The ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa due to his supposed absenteeism may be dismissed as there is a ‘no work, no pay’ rule in the Senate. This possibility was confirmed by Senate panel on ethics and privileges chairperson JV Ejercito during a press briefing on Wednesday. “If outright, we

Philippine Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito met with the Land Transportation Office to address concerns from motorcycle riders regarding rules on aftermarket vehicle modifications.

Philippine Senator JV Ejercito, head of the Senate ethics and privileges panel, announced that the earliest a committee hearing could be conducted is March 4.

MANILA, Philippines — An anti-corruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025.  In their formal complaint addressed to the panel on ethics chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group ‘Wag Kang KuCorrupt’ argued

Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has renewed his advocacy for a P10,000 across-the-board increase in the basic monthly salary for public elementary and secondary school teachers.

Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has urged a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), stating it has failed to lower electricity rates in the Philippines.

Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito co-sponsored a Senate Resolution urging the Philippine government to provide immediate and long-term support for areas affected by a recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

Senator JV Ejercito co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2116, the Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, to strengthen maritime security. He reaffirmed his support for uniformed personnel and frontliners amidst growing challenges.

MANILA, Philippines – One complaint received by the Senate ethics committee was found sufficient in form and substance, panel head Sen. JV Ejercito said on Tuesday.

Senator JV Ejercito has cautioned against another postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, urging scrutiny of any delay aimed at freeing up funds for the oil crisis due to potential legal issues.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito is pushing for a comprehensive review of the Philippines' energy policies, including the Oil Deregulation Law and the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), and the establishment of a national fuel reserve.

The proposal to suspend the collection of excise tax on fuel products now only requires President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature to become law, as the House of Representatives has adopted the Senate's version of the measure, equipping Marcos with stronger tools against fuel price shocks.

MANILA, Philippines – Amid the holy month of Ramadan, Senator JV Ejercito visited the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), highlighting its vast tourism potential and encouraging more Filipinos to discover the region’s natural beauty, rich culture, and growing opportunities for development. During the visit, Ejercito met with Maguindanao del Sur Governor Datu Ali

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate panel on ethics and privileges will begin vetting the pending ethics complaints against six incumbent senators on March 18 according to Sen. JV Ejercito, saying they cannot act on it now. Panel head Ejercito, in a press conference, said they adopted the rules of the committee during early Wednesday’s executive

MANILA, Philippines — An anticorruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025. In their formal complaint addressed to panel on ethics chair Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group Wag Kang KuCorrupt argued that

MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.  These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito,  Kiko Pangilinan,  Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda,  Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos,  Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito