Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, May 21, said the Senate is eyeing July 6 as the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a radio interview on DZMM, Tulfo said this was according to the discussions made after the all-member caucus on Wednesday, May 20. Tulfo said the...
Another heated exchange unfolded in the Senate plenary between Senators Robinhood Padilla and Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan when the former raised concerns over alleged “unparliamentary” conduct during a previous session. Padilla returned to the floor to formally address what he described as a...
The husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, lawyer Manases R. Carpio, has added the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Insurance Commission (IC) as respondents in a criminal complaint over the alleged illegal disclosure of bank records. In an addendum filed before the...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said that he is ready to file counter charges against fellow Senator Robin Padilla in the event the latter formally files an ethics complaint against him. Pangilinan made the statement on Tuesday night, May 12, after he and Padilla figured in a heated debate...
Amid discussions regarding Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, tensions rose between Senators Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan and Robinhood Padilla on Tuesday, May 12, after the latter objected to being shouted at. Padilla accused Pangilinan of shouting at him when the latter raised a point of order...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said on Tuesday, May 12 that he was not personally receiving his salary and allowances during the six months he was absent from the Senate. Dela Rosa clarified it was his secretary claiming it for him during the first few months but he was not getting it...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has yet to respond to the proposed imposition of a “no work, no pay” policy in the Senate, Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Monday, May 11. Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, said that the panel is still waiting...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, May 9, that he 's prepared to oppose and vote against any motion to stop or delay the Senate 's convening as an impeachment court for the trial of respondent Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson stressed that the...
Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims that lawmakers fear political retaliation if they refuse to support impeachment complaints against her, insisting that she is “not vindictive” and that the cases filed before the House of Representatives lack evidence. In a video interview released by...
Despite being absent from Senate sessions since November 2025 and a pending ethics complaint, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has managed to file two bills, including a measure that seeks to penalize foreign interference in the Philippines with life imprisonment. Dela Rosa has yet to make a...
A 38-year-old sedan driver linked to a P1,500 gas-and-run incident at a gasoline station in Barangay Bahay Toro, Quezon City, surrendered to police on Wednesday night, May 6. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the suspect voluntarily appeared before authorities after the incident that...
Senator Imee Marcos, on Monday, May 4, has claimed that lawmakers are receiving threats to compel them to support the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said that previously, members of Congress have been warned that their projects could be delayed or withheld; but now,...
