Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri apologized to the family of the late entertainment icon Inday Badiday after her name was used to illustrate the situation during Monday 's plenary session, May 26. This was during a motion he made to strike from the record the "propaganda" video presentation...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel deployed at the Senate have been cleared of any direct involvement during the May 13 shooting incident inside the building and will remain in their posts, a military spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, May 26. Capt. Marissa Martinez, spokesperson for the...
A ranking congressman has criticized what he described as a “dangerous and transparent attempt” by some senators to use the revived Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on the flood control projects mess as a way to derail the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. TINGOG Party-list...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas in a bid to establish the ownership, quantity and registration of firearms owned by the Senate following the gunfire incident on May 13. DOJ Acting Secretary Fredderick A. Vida said the subpoena was sent to the Senate, the Philippine...
Senators Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta were elected as vice chairpersons of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. The panel, now chaired by Senator Pia Cayetano, has yet to conclude its investigation into the anomalous flood control projects that allegedly involved former and...
The ongoing commotion at the Senate became so theatrical that it even revived the name of Inday Badiday , one of the biggest figures in Philippine showbiz history. During a heated Senate exchange, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri referenced the late talk show queen while describing the “circus”...
Despite the recent political tension that gripped the Upper Chamber, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano urged fellow senators—both from the majority and the minority—to focus on national priorities and help maintain an “independent Senate.” In a privilege speech on Monday, May 25,...
Malacañang believes the passage of priority bills remains possible by June, at least on the executive department 's side. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no issue on the Palace 's side. But it cannot speak for the Senate, which,...
Malacañang said it will not make any prejudgment in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. "Ang Malacañang, ang Palasyo at ang Pangulo ay hindi po magbibigay ng anumang prejudgment (Malacañang, the Palace, and the President will not issue any form of prejudgment)," Palace...
The 11-member Senate Minority Bloc is not keen on supporting the possible return of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate president. Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan admitted there were discussions, “but it was immediately shot down by the minority bloc.” “There were intermediaries,...
Malacañang said President Marcos is prepared to work with any Senate leader as long as the chamber’s actions are in the best interest of the Filipino people. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s statement that Senate...
The resolution calling on Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to surrender to authorities and avail of legal remedies has been referred to the Senate Committee on Rules. According to Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Senate Resolution No. 395, has been referred to the rules committee for proper disposition....
