JV Ejercito admits political clan helped, but backs anti-dynasty bill

Inquirer.net - Sep 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito on Thursday renewed his call for an anti-political dynasty law despite being part of a political dynasty himself. His statement came a day after the Supreme Court directed Congress to enact a law banning political dynasties under the 1987 Constitution. “I benefited from it when I first entered politics,

JV Ejercito admits political clan helped, but backs anti-dynasty bill

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