Objections routine in trial — legal ace
‘Even if the evidence was presented during the trial, if it is not admitted during the formal offer, the Senate cannot consider it when it makes its decision.’
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SC orders Congress to respond to challenge on Sara impeachment voting rule
The Supreme Court has directed Congress to respond to a petition challenging the revised voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her…
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Ex-Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca files counter-affidavit over Senate standoff
Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca refutes direct assault charges in a counter-affidavit filed with the DOJ, addressing allegations from a May 2026…
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DoJ welcomes Senate concurrence on ASEAN extradition treaty
The Department of Justice welcomes Senate approval of the ASEAN Treaty on Extradition, strengthening regional cooperation to prevent fugitives from evading…
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Senate vows stricter spending control
Philippine senators pledge stricter safeguards and greater transparency in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget following a Supreme Court ruling on…
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Senators vow tighter 2027 budget safeguards after SC ruling
Senators pledge transparency and strict safeguards in the 2027 budget process after the Supreme Court's ruling on unconstitutional spending in past budgets.…
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Senate backs ASEAN extradition treaty
The Senate's approval of the ASEAN Extradition Treaty marks a significant step in combating transnational crime, ensuring fugitives can no longer evade justice…
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Senate’s 2027 purse steward gets busy
Against the backdrop of his long experience in local government and as a legislator, his handling of the 2027 budget must be read.
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CoA flags Senate’s overtime payments
The Commission on Audit flagged the Senate’s overtime payment policies in its 2025 annual audit for violating government guidelines. Auditors found that…
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Stacked Deck
The Senate presiding officer suggested VP Duterte could address the allegations in other public fora, but the gag order made that impossible.
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Senate urged: Review House ‘pork’ amendments
ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio urges the Senate to review the ₱7.2-trillion budget amendments made by the House, highlighting pork-type insertions…
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Avoid no-win situation
‘The 19th Congress cannot bind the 20th Congress. The 19th Congress may say that the [impeachment] will carry over, but the 20th Congress can say no and…
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