An orderly Senate that tackles priority measures is "exactly what we have been hoping for," President Marcos said. "Well, that is exactly what we have been all hoping for, that things become more orderly, na maging maayos ang takbo ng Senado (that Senate runs smoothly)," Marcos stated in an...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, June 17 announced he is voluntarily relinquishing the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, one of the most powerful panels in the Upper Chamber. Lacson made the manifestation hours after the Senate majority formally elected Sen....
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has prepared calibrated responses for any protest actions amid the political development in the Senate that comes with the conduct of a special session of the Congress. While not receiving any serious threat, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr does not...
For Senator Panfilo Lacson, the Senate crisis is not caused by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano; in fact, he is the crisis himself. He said this on Tuesday, June 16, after the Cayetano bloc filed a petition before the Supreme Court to "restore themselves to power", so the high court would have enough...
Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian called on all senators to attend the one-day special session scheduled on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Earlier, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. requested Congress to convene and act on priority measures and...
It 's imperative for the Senate to resolve its leadership squabble before the start of Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment trial--and the chamber has the opportunity to do this in the special session on June 17. House lead prosecutor Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky...
House leaders have welcomed President Marcos 's call for a special session on June 17, saying it provides an opportunity for Congress to complete key legislation on social protection, education, and healthcare. Hailing the Palace move were Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy...
President Marcos has called Congress to a special session on June 17 to urgently act on priority legislative measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to vulnerable Filipinos amid ongoing energy challenges and...
The Senate majority bloc led by Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is ready for any dirty tricks that disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano may attempt during the Senate 's special session. Sen. Panfilo "Ping” Lacson made this assurance...
' Senator Joel Villanueva announced on Sunday, June 14 that he would attend a special session to be called by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. In a video message aired during the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church 's Sunday service, Villanueva acknowledged that the...
Malacañang said the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate cannot be characterized as a "constitutional crisis," reiterating that the Palace only recognizes the leadership of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. "Sa mata po ng Malacañang, sa mata po ng Ehekutibo, wala po tayong matatawag...
A ranking member of the House of Representatives is willing to support calls for a special session if only to allow the Senate to straighten out its leadership squabble. House Committee on Justice Chairperson Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said a special session...
