Panelo warns threshold change could expose senators to political pressure
Sara Duterte’s camp warns that lowering the 16-vote conviction threshold in her impeachment trial could allow political pressure on senator-judges.
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Senators urge political camps to exercise restraint, respect first BARMM poll outcome
Senators urge peaceful and orderly BARMM parliamentary elections on 14 September amid reports of vote-buying, gun violence and heightened tensions in the…
Meryll Soriano says dad Willie Revillame wasn't ready for politics, glad he lost Senate bid
Actress Meryll Soriano shares why she’s relieved her father, TV host Willie Revillame, lost his first Senate bid, saying politics isn’t his forte and stressing…
House prosecutors bank on ‘political neutrality’ from senator-judges
House prosecutors urge senator-judges to uphold political neutrality in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as civic groups demand full…
Group warns senator-judges: Let evidence, not politics, decide Sara trial
As Vice President Sara Duterte faces a historic impeachment trial, civil society group Tindig Pilipinas urges senator-judges to let evidence—not…
Political analyst questions rationale behind Senate online voting proposal
Political analyst Ronald Llamas questions the rationale behind the Philippine Senate’s online voting proposal, arguing it appears tailored to benefit Sen.…
Celebrities react to Senate gunfire scare, political tension
Celebrities voiced alarm after reported gunfire near the Philippine Senate on May 13, highlighting rising political tension amid impeachment moves against Sara…
Lanaya; a reflection of the Philippine political landscape
Lanaya at Sinag Maynila 2026 explores corruption, social inequality, and the sacrifices of Filipino nurses through a gripping, socially relevant narrative.
Senators push party-list reform for marginalized sectors, insulate from political dynasties
Senate President Tito Sotto, Senator JV Ejercito, and Senator Risa Hontiveros push reforms to the party-list system under Republic Act No. 7941 to curb abuse…
Senate told: People's initiative needed in crafting anti-political dynasty law
After weeks of public consultations, the Senate wraps up hearings on the anti-political dynasty bill. Advocates push for a people’s initiative amid doubts…
Beijing slams Senate adoption of 'anti-China' resolution, calls it 'political stunt'
The Chinese Embassy in Manila criticized the Senate’s adoption of an alleged “anti-China” resolution as a political stunt, sparking sharp exchanges with…
Political parties slam China warning vs Philippine officials
Three political parties denounced China’s warning telling Philippine officials to “stop or pay the price,” calling it a reckless threat and urging the DFA to…
Senator: Next Phl president should not come from political dynasty
Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged that the next Philippine president should not come from a political dynasty, citing data linking dynastic rule to high poverty…
Senators’ take on anti-political dynasty bill amid push for priority passage
Senate President Tito Sotto says defining “political dynasty” is key to ensuring clarity and easing passage of the Anti-Dynasty Bill, as senators push…
Lacson vows to pass Anti-Political Dynasty Bill as Senate electoral reforms chair
Senator Ping Lacson vowed to prioritize his Anti-Political Dynasty bill as he assumes the chairmanship of the Senate electoral reforms committee, reviving…
