JV Ejercito Admits Clan's Help, Still Backs Anti-Dynasty Bill
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JV Ejercito Admits Clan's Help, Still Backs Anti-Dynasty Bill

Senator JV Ejercito acknowledged benefiting from his political clan's support but reiterated his backing for an anti-political dynasty law, a day after the Supreme Court ordered Congress to enact such legislation based on the 1987 Constitution.

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