Sen JV Ejercito seeks PHP74.4B subsidy for PhilHealth
Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for a PHP74.4 billion subsidy to support PhilHealth in fulfilling the zero-balance billing promise of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
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JV Ejercito
JV Ejercito is a senator who advocates for motoring safety and national security, supporting stricter regulations on public utility vehicles and investigating alleged Chinese spy activities in the Philippines. He also backs key railway projects of the Marcos administration and calls for government probes into issues like overspeeding vloggers and road rage incidents.
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Last updated at July 29, 2025.
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Sen. Aquino, Ejercito call for probe on flood control funds after P360B allocation
Sen. Bam Aquino and Sen. JV Ejercito are calling for a probe into government flood control projects following widespread flooding caused by three consecutive cyclones and persistent southwest monsoon rains.
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Senators call for toned-down SONA due to floods
Senators Loren Legarda, Joseph Victor Ejercito, and Juan Miguel Zubiri called for a toned-down observance of the 20th Congress opening and State of the Nation Address (SONA), citing ongoing flooding affecting many communities.
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Marcos Jr.'s SONA on July 28 amid weather warnings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is set for July 28, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urging the President to proceed despite severe weather conditions.
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Escudero seeks re-election as Senate president
Senator Francis Escudero expressed hope for re-election as Senate president in the 20th Congress, emphasizing his readiness to take the helm if supported by majority senators.
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Marcos considering ban on online gambling
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering calls to ban online gambling in the Philippines, according to Malacañang.
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Tulfo brothers back Escudero for Senate presidency
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Senators push for stricter online gambling regulation
Senator Risa Hontiveros is calling for stricter regulation of online gambling due to current laws failing to keep up with technological advancements.
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Sen Ejercito urges probe into online gambling, calls for restrictions
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito warned that online gambling poses a more severe social crisis than Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), urging government action and filing a resolution seeking a probe into the rapid proliferation of online gambling.
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Dela Rosa refiles death penalty bill for large-scale drug traffickers
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