' 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...
Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Saturday, June 6, that the current leadership dispute in the Senate can only be resolved if senators convene in a formal session, ideally through a special session called by the President. "Kung mapaaga yan, mas mabuti (If that can...
Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan gave props to his counterpart in the House of Representatives--Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos--for steering key measures in the chamber during a very difficult time in its history. Libanan did so in his sine...
President Marcos said the events that unfolded in the Senate over the past few days have thrown the chamber and its leadership into disarray, prompting him to call for the resumption of work in the upper chamber. "Get back to work. Because it’s important, ang dami nating kailangang gawin (we have...
Young learners in Binangonan, Rizal are encouraged to make the most of their remaining vacation days before classes resume in June. One way to enjoy the summer break is by joining the one-day only, free storytelling session dubbed “Kwentuhan sa Bayan ng Binangonan Storytelling Session for Young...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and seven other senators have zero absences during the First Regular Session of the Senate in the 20th Congress. This is based on the attendance record released by the Office of Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri from July 28, 2025 to...
A man was arrested for stabbing his drinking buddy during a confrontation after the suspect allegedly slapped the victim’s live-in partner over her loud voice in Makati City on Thursday, March 26. The Makati City Police Station said the incident occurred during a drinking session involving the...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Wednesday, March 25, that all senators are expected to respond to any special session that President Marcos may call amid the oil crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. "I will if needed. Not at the moment but I’m sure they are aware of...
The Senate closed up a productive first quarter marked by key legislative initiatives geared towards enhancing government efficiency. Adjourning its session on Wednesday, March 19, among notable accomplishments during the first three months of the year, the Senate passed key measures expanding...
A 26-year-old construction worker was fatally stabbed by his co-worker during their drinking session in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal, on Sunday night, Feb. 22. According to the Angono Municipal Police Station, the victim and the suspect were engaged in a drinking session at their barracks...
