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JV Ejercito

Senator JV Ejercito is a prominent Filipino senator known for his advocacy on infrastructure accountability, military modernization, and overseas Filipino worker welfare. He has been actively pushing for investigations into anomalous flood control projects and has raised concerns over budget allocations for the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Migrant Workers.

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Tue, October 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Ping Lacson to chair Blue Ribbon Committee again starting Nov 10

Senate President Vicente "Tito" C. Sotto confirmed that Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson will return as the chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee starting November 10.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM

DILG warns informal settlers most vulnerable to 'The Big One'

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that informal settlers would likely suffer the most casualties if "The Big One," a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from the West Valley Fault, were to hit Metro Manila.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM

JV Ejercito asks COA to probe flood control project anomalies

Senator JV Ejercito urged the Commission on Audit (COA) to investigate allegations of collusion involving its resident auditors in multi-billion-peso anomalous flood control projects.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Senate adjourns session with Sotto remaining as Senate President

The Philippine Senate adjourned its session on Friday, October 10, 2025, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III remaining in his post amid rumors of a leadership change.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Senate eyes zero-sum approach for P6.79 trillion 2026 budget

The Senate is considering a "Zero-Sum" approach for the 2026 national budget, which involves reallocating funds within the proposed ₱6.793 trillion budget from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Sen. JV Ejercito wants higher budget for AFP modernization

Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for increased funding for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program amidst budget cuts and rising security concerns, especially in the West Philippine Sea.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Sen. Ejercito pushes for more DMW funding for OFW aid

Senator JV Ejercito is advocating for increased funding for the Department of Migrant Workers' (DMW) programs to ensure Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) receive adequate and timely support.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Lacson resigns as Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has resigned as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, stating his decision is final due to dissatisfaction from colleagues regarding his handling of the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings suspended indefinitely

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on alleged anomalous flood control projects have been suspended indefinitely by Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, as confirmed by committee chairman Senator Ping Lacson.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM

JV Ejercito considers bolting majority bloc over flood control project probe

Senator JV Ejercito considered leaving the majority bloc in the Senate with four other senators due to a perceived loss of focus on holding accountable those responsible for anomalous flood control projects.