Senators threaten witness with contempt
Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin faced threats of contempt during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial after senator-judges questioned his responses…
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Senate sets evidentiary limits on prosecution’s unexplained wealth case
The Senate impeachment court sets evidentiary limits in the case against Vice President Sara Duterte, admitting financial records while excluding unrelated…
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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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Senate eyes crackdown over absentee members
Several complaints have remained pending before the Senate ethics committee, concerning prolonged absences of lawmakers.
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It ain’t over till it’s over
The Senate has 24 members, and two-thirds of 24 is 16. The impeachment court first set the threshold at 16 on 6 July, as soon as the trial began.
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SC seeks comments on impeach petition
The Supreme Court has ordered the Senate impeachment court and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition seeking to halt Vice President Sara…
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Senate remains committed to impartial, transparent VP Sara impeach trial – spox
The Senate reaffirms its commitment to transparency and impartiality in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, addressing public concerns and…
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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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Defense hoping for chance to rebut
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is weighing whether to present witnesses and evidence to rebut allegations involving confidential funds and grave…
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