JV blames Jinggoy for Senate race outcome

"I think that was the biggest challenge. The biggest problem. Natural 'yun eh, bihira ang boboto ng dalawa, kasi dose 'yan. Pipili lang 'yan ng isa. Kahit konsehal, board member, kagawad, 'pag tumakbo ang magkapatid. Natural 'yan, either mamili ng isa o kaya may malilito," says Ejercito about his and his brother's Senate candidacies.

May

2019

JV won't run if Jinggoy does

Citing his lower chances because of split votes and his strong belief against political dynasty, Ejercito says he won't run for re-election if his brother does. He still ran, so did his brother in 2019. Both of them lost.

October

2017

Ejercito suspended for 90 days

Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered the suspension of Ejercito as he faces graft raps. The order stated "accused Joseph Victor Ejercito is hereby suspended from his position as senator of the Republic of the Philippines, and from any other public office which he may now or hereafter be holding for a period of 90 days from receipt of this resolution, unless a motion for reconsideration is seasonably filed." Ejercito challenged this by filing for TRO and injunction from the SC. However, SC upholds the suspension. He voluntary served said suspension starting November that year.

August

2016

Ejercito appears in yet another list of offshore accounts owners, this time in Panama

Ejercito's name is included in another list of people with offshore accounts. This time he is joined by Imee Marcos and her three sons.

April

2016

JV is sued by The Ombudsman with graft and technical malversation over anomalous purchase of firearms

In 2016, Ejercito was sued by the Ombudsman for purchasing firearms using the city's calamity fund when there was no actual calamity during his stint as city's Mayor. Ejercito says that the suit is politically motivated. The court ordered his suspension but he was eventually acquitted in the case in 2017.

March

2016

Rappler curious about Ejercito biggest campaign contributor

In Ejercito's SCR (Schedule of Contributions Received) for the 2013 elections, he listed a certain NGO, JV Para sa Bayan Movement Inc., as his top contributor with 43.69 million donated. Said NGO was incorporated December 2012, only 5 months prior to the election. Rappler is curious how an NGO that reported a capital of 90,000 was able to bankroll Ejercito's campaign with 43.69 M. Said NGO has San Juan listed as its address.

July

2013

Manny Villar and JV Ejercito have offshore accounts, corporations - PCIJ

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism reported that Villar and Ejercito have secret corporations in the British Virgin Islands. The story was based on a one-year study conducted by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) which came up with partial list of at least 500 Philippine residents who have ties to offshore corporations. The two are said to not have reported the corporations claimed to be theirs in their respective SALNs. Ejercito dismisses report as simply politicking.

April

2013

JV admits going out with Kris Aquino for some time

JV denied courting Kris Aquino but admitted that they went out a couple times. He says Kris has a very different character.

March

2013

While I support the effort to fight international drug syndicates on making Philippines as a hub for drug trade, I am just worried that these intensified killings are being used by some rogue police officers, knowing that the President has vouched to protect them.

August

2018

With Kian's case, I'm hoping this time the President will be more careful in his pronouncements because his very strong support for the military and police might be misinterpreted by some as a marching order to go on a killing spree without regard for rule of law and respect for human rights.

August

2017

We in the Senate, being representatives, are very sensitive to the pulse of the people. Definitely, the pulse will play a factor in our decisions toward controversial and sensitive issues such as same-sex marriage.

July

2018

It will be quite a challenge to have it passed.

June

2018

Hindi lahat ng Pilipino may access sa wifi at cable, umaasa lang sa free TV. Ang impormasyon at balita ay importante ngayong panahon ng pandemya.

July

2020

Though ABS-CBN wasn't exactly good to me or even my family, it's better to be there to keep the government on its toes all the time.

February

2020

Dapat lang nang hindi na tularan at huwag nang maulit muli.

March

2019

Being a representative of the people, I have to follow their will. Survey says 60% of the Filipinos favor death penalty. Admittedly, lamang ang anti death penalty sa ngayon because of the lady legislators and LP (Liberal Party). But we will fight for what is right and put an end to this drug menace. The Philippines became the hub for international drug trade because we are the only country in ASEAN that repealed death penalty.

April

2017

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July

2020

Nasa atin pong Konstitusyon, we have to fight for our territorial integrity. At ako rin po ay sang-ayon siyempre dito na dapat po nating ipaglaban ang ating teritoryo but we have to exhaust all diplomatic means para ma-claim natin ang panalo natin sa UNCLOS. Although admittedly, ito ay laban ng mga superpowers, wala tayong laban admittedly kung military might against China. Pero sabi ko nga, we still have to stand up. Hindi tayo pwedeng magpa-bully nalang.

December

2021

Sana magkaroon na rin ng linaw, alam ko very controversial, yung West Philippine Sea, yung freedom of navigation because that causes instability, that would affect also our business climate. Tayo ang pinakaapektado eh gaya yung area na atin pong kini-claim, yun kinukuha ng China.

November

2018

As of writing, no statement available.

The Senate has always been known as the last bastion of democracy, the Senate is known as the fiscalizer of government. Probably ano lang ito, the President is just reacting because of the friction already, the animosity that arose because of this issue with certain senators. I think his people should be the ones who should be shielding him ? it?s not him who should be taking the buck. That?s how it is, but in this issue, it?s the President, who himself, is going to battle, which is, I think, something wrong. I think his people should be the ones defending and answering the issues, not the President.

October

2021

Ako ay natutuwa sa mga community pantry na isinasagawa ng mga kababayan natin. Kami po ay tahimik na lang na tutulong at magbibigay sa dahilang parang ayaw tanggapin tinatanong ng mga opsiyal ang mga nagsasagawa ng community pantry, 'pag kabilang kampo ay 'di pinapayagan. Sana po ay wag naman ganoon. Sana 'wag na lang haluan ng pulitika ang mga Community Pantries. Mas maganda rin naman na sariling initiative ito ng mga taumbayan. Congrats sa mga kababayan natin na nag organisa ng community pantries!

May

2021

Pinalubog na ang barko, iniwan pa ang crew members sa dagat. Kaibigan ba talaga ang China?

June

2019

We have to clarify, kung sana kasing friendly ng Japan yung kanilang overseas development assistance kasi maraming nag-aalala, tulad ko...'yung sa Japan side, talagang kita mo naman friendly 'yung package, 'yung sa China side, they have to be transparent also. Sana nga walang strings attached.

November

2018

Terrorism is a worldwide problem. We should unite to flush out these terrorists instead of trying to pull down the leadership. The video of the leaders of the Maute group planning their rebellion and takeover of Marawi City and make it the caliphate of ISIS, bolsters the decision of the President to declare martial law in Mindanao. The video, which I watched during the security briefing at the Senate, and which has now gone viral, proves that public safety requires that the military be given the powers to thwart this plan to occupy a portion of our territory. We need to act now to stop this terror threat before it spreads to other parts of the country. We need to put the security of our kababayan in Mindanao, of the Filipino people above and beyond selfish political interests.

June

2017

This pandemic exposed the weakness of our healthcare system lalo na po ang ating health facilities, kapag merong surge, pumipila pa 'yung tao kahit na critical na ay nakapila po. Tapos nagkaroon pa ng problema sa mga healthcare workers, yung kanila pong benipisyo at iba pa.

December

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

So many casualties in Bicol Region as a result of Typhoon Usman. Climate Change really needs to be taken seriously. Weather pattern has changed, the magnitude and amount of rainfall has really been enormous.

December

2018

We are all being shortchanged with what we pay. Think of it, if we are affected, how much more the kasambahays and laborers who invest their hard-earned money to buy cellphone load? It's their only way to unwind and to communicate with their loved ones. And what do they get in return? Load overcharging, poor signal, and slow internet. It is also high time that we put a stop on the duopoly of Smart and Globe in the telecommunications industry. We should let in a third player to encourage competition and to avoid possible collusion in expensive cellphone services. Otherwise, if we just approve Smart's franchise without raising these issues, we will continue to avail poor services.

February

2017

Ban on single use plastics should be pushed ASAP.

January

2019

The Zamora camp is accusing us of vote-buying when, in fact, we have not even paid some of our poll watchers due to lack of funds. Paano kami mamimili ng boto kung pambayad sa watcher nga, kulang pa kami.

May

2016

Ako po ay sumusuporta kay Sec. Gina Lopez sa kanyang kampanya laban sa patuloy na pagsamantala at pagsira ng ating kalikasan ng dahil sa pagmimina (mining). Nakita mismo ng aking sariling mga mata ang ganitong mga tanawin sa Mindanao 3 taon na ang nakaraan at ako po ay naluha. Hindi ko malimutan yung araw na yon. Si Sec. Gina lamang ang nakita ko na walang takot na binabangga ang mga higanteng korporasyon ng pagmimina. Mabigat ang kanyang laban, marami sa Kongreso ay may mga minahan o may koneksyon sa pagmimina. Wag natin palagpasin ang pagkakataon na may isang lumalaban alang alang sa kalikasan!

March

2017

As of writing, no statement available.

I am supportive of the Manila Bay rehab, finally it (sic) good to know its (sic) a work in progress. But I was hoping that putting white sand should be done after the clean up is completed. Finish the Sewerage Treatment Plants, the dredging of dirt & debris plus control of waste water.

September

2020

As of writing, no statement available.

It may raise some eyebrows, but I’m one of the principal authors of the SK Electoral Reform law. Under this law, it’s the very first time that (an) anti-dynasty (clause) will be applied, (called) the Ejercito provision.

July

2018

Our population is about 100 million strong. And I believe that there are a lot who are qualified to run for positions, just do not have the opportunity. Power, both economic and political, should not be held by just a few. We need to give chance to others who are equally capable but do not have the opportunity.

November

2013

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

I have my own apprehension about the proposed federal form of government being pushed at the lower House right now because some of the regions are not that financially capable of competing. Unlike that of Metro Manila, Region III, Calabarzon, Cebu and Davao as these regions are strong enough to stand on their own.

January

2018

As of writing, no statement available.

Ako po ay pabor na magkaroon na security of tenure o kasiguraduhan sa trabaho ang bawat manggagawa lalo ngayong pandemya. 'Yung mga nangyari sa ating experience, ay talagang napakahirap 'yung anxiety na hindi mo alam kung may trabaho ka pa o wala. Eh palagay ko kung matapos din ang pandemya...dapat magtuloy tuloy sa ating mga manggagawa ay magkaroon ng kasiguraduhan para makapagplano na rin sila sa kanilang pamilya at sa kanilang kinabukasan.

December

2021

Suportado ko ang aking seatmate at kaibigang si Sen. Joel Villanueva sa kanyang pro-worker na panukalang batas laban sa "endo." Mas aayos ang kalagayan ng mga manggagawa kung direktang employers at employees ang may kasunduan at wala nang pumapagitna at nakikialam pang mga kontratista na wala na ngang silbi sa produksyon, kumakaltas pa ng komisyon mula sa kakarampot na sahod ng mga manggagawa.

August

2018

If they ask me my loyalty, I can probably work with anybody as long as it's good for the Filipino people if I get elected. My loyalty will be with the Filipino people who gave me the mandate not to any president or presidential candidate.

February

2022

Timing in filing of case against President Duterte in ICC is obviously meant to embarass the President in the upcoming ASEAN...Still part of a conspiracy to oust the President by destroying his credibility in the international community.

April

2017

As of writing, no statement available.

The problem is that our country is still 80 to 90 percent Christian. We are not yet ready to accept yung ganyan, kasi (yung) belief natin on (the) sanctity of marriage and family. Maybe later on but probably at this time medyo mahihirapan pa.

July

2017

Yes. Public office is a public trust. Wala tayong dapat itago. And I am quite proud to stay, in 18 years of being a public servant, wala naman akong isyu ng korapsyon. Wala akong isyu ng scandal o scam. Kaya bukas na bukas po ang aking SALN kahit kailan as in readily available while I was a public official…bukas na bukas po ang aking SALN.

December

2021

Debates are healthy for candidates to be able to present their platforms and positions. Why not? I am ready.

February

2019

I support the position of the President that the venue of the peace talks between the government and the CPP should be in the Philippines. If one of the goals of the peace talks is to attain unity and reconciliation, what better way to demonstrate this than having the negotiations here in our own country. I also believe that having the negotiations here will give the talks more legitimacy, transparency, and urgency in resolving the decades-long conflict.

June

2018

In this day and age of social media, this is where we are able to express our freedom. Ang freedom of expression. Ang difference lang dahil bago po, with the use of technology compared to the mainstream media na talagang may etiquette at merong accountability. Siguro as we go along, magkakaroon din ng certain policing of our old ranks pero sana din po ang mga social media users will have their own responsibility later on. Freedom comes with responsibility.

December

2021

If it will heal the body, why not?

February

2013

Kahit na mas mababa sahod dito, mabigay lang natin yung onting benepisyo, prebilehiyo. Itaas natin nang onti, kahit di kasing taas nung sa mga First World Countries. I think they would rather stay here than live far away from their families. Di kasi natin na-prioritize.

March

2022

Itong e-sabong ay nabuo noong pandemic...kung talang ito ay papayagan at gagawing legal, dapat magkaroon ng safety nets at mga safeguards lalong lalo na sa mga kabataan at hindi sila pwedeng ma-expose dito. At a very young age, hindi dapat matuto ang kabtaan sa gambling at pagsusugal.

December

2022

E-Sabong (Neutral)

Kahit magaling, may hangganan din. 106 million ang Pilipino, marami ring may kakayahan. Dapat pagbigyan din natin ang bawat Pilipino.

March

2019

Term Limits of Public Officials (Agree)

The railway system could serve as the backbone of our economy, it will create growth nodes and spread out development across the countryside. I believe there is no other way than the railway system that we could address the traffic congestion in Manila and other key urban cities.

February

2019

Improvement of Mass Transportation (Agree)

Going back to the records of the Senate, I voted in favor only because of my advocacy to have a better railway system in the country but I almost voted no because I was really worried that it may affect about 18-million Filipinos. He said that those who do not belong to that bracket will now shoulder the brunt of the excise taxes that will be imposed. Of course kasama dyan yung rising prices of commodities which is already happening right now. Maganda naman ang intention ng batas to exempt those in the lower bracket as they will not be paying anymore income taxes. It will benefit about six million of our workers.

January

2018

Train Law (Agree)