Ejercito Pushes Long-Term Infra Master Plan to Stimulate Growth
Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for the swift passage of a bill that institutionalizes a long-term infrastructure development master plan, aiming to stimulate nationwide economic growth and address regional disparities. The proposed act seeks to create a framework for coordinated and sustained infrastructure projects beyond political transitions.
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