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‘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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‘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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Several complaints have remained pending before the Senate ethics committee, concerning prolonged absences of lawmakers.
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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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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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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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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 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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What the public saw instead was a cascade of maneuvers that, in essence, was meant to poison the well.
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As the hearings come to a halt — not due to a lack of public interest — one can’t help but wonder: is justice being delayed or quietly derailed?
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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta denies close ties with witness Orly Guteza, who linked Martin Romualdez to flood control anomalies.
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‘If we were to pass a law on the death penalty for corrupt politicians and government officials, would you fear being involved in corruption?’ the senator…
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