Drilon backs Gatchalian’s role as acting Senate president
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon defended the installation of Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, saying the newly formed majority acted…
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Former Senate President Franklin Drilon defended the installation of Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, saying the newly formed majority acted…
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Former Senate President Franklin Drilon warned that the Blue Ribbon Committee hearings conducted by the faction of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano are unofficial and…
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday said its fact-finding investigation into the events that transpired at the Senate from 11 to 14 May 2026…
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday appealed to the Senate to act on the pending ratification of the Philippines’ Status of Visiting Forces…
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There is no constitutional basis for the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary…
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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano is facing separate complaints before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges and the Office of the Ombudsman over…
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday defended his decision to leave the Senate majority bloc, saying the worsening standoff in the chamber had become…
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‘Through this innovative mobile hospital bus, we can bring healthcare services closer to our communities. It is an important step toward ensuring that more…
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The BRC hearings will provide a platform for testimonies, evidence, accountability and, more importantly, be a litmus test of our nation’s political will.
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The impeachment court is undoubtedly in a pickle, particularly in light of reports that possibly nine senator-judges stand to be jailed locally or at The Hague.
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Yet the underlying reason for the friction in the chamber runs deep, as it involves exposing anomalies in flood mitigation projects spanning multiple…
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A wave of criticism has emerged over another Senate shakeup on Wednesday, 3 June, after the minority bloc proceeded with a session using a 12-member quorum,…
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“Ousted” Senate President Alan Cayetano denounced Wednesday’s leadership takeover as “illegal coup d’etat”, asserting that he still retains the chamber’s top…
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Another leadership overhaul dramatically unfolded in the Senate on Wednesday after Senator Chiz Escudero made a sudden appearance at the plenary, giving the…
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Former Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman and senator Richard Gordon on Thursday accused Senate leaders of fueling disorder in the chamber to delay or…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to resume work immediately, warning that the ongoing leadership dispute and repeated session…
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Singer-songwriter Lauv has revealed that he is struggling with his mental health and may need to step back from releasing new music as he focuses on his…
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Bennie Boatwright’s stint in the 20th Asian Games is in serious danger after the Senate failed to tackle his naturalization for the third and last reading due…
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