Ejercito Vows 2027 Budget Won't Fund Impeachment Trial
Senator JV Ejercito has denied claims that the 2027 national budget would be used to fund an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, assuring its proper allocation as the chairman of the Senate finance committee.
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