A brewing alliance in the 20th Congress of the Upper Chamber, composed of veteran legislators, is on the lookout to ensure that rules and procedures are strictly followed in line with the Constitution. Initially called by Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri as the veteran bloc, Senator Vicente...
When Mayor Vico Sotto took his oath for a third and final term in Pasig City on Monday, June 30, he proved to those who once doubted him that genuine change and honest and good governance are possible. Sotto recalled how, in 2019, when he first ran as city mayor and standing by his principles, he...
Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III expressed readiness to take on the role of Senate minority leader if he fails to clinch the Senate presidency in the 20th Congress. Handang-handa ako, in case na ako 'y hindi ihalal ng ating mga aming mga kasama. Handa naman ako mahalal as minority leader (I am...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 30 said she will not join the majority bloc when the Senate President is elected in the upcoming opening of the 20th Congress in July 28. “I will not join the majority again. I haven 't been part of the majority in almost nine years. And tingin ko...
After months of merely saying he had no plans to run, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has put an end to speculation by confirming he will not seek any position in the 2028 elections. Sotto made the statement on Monday, June 30, during the turnover ceremony of incoming elected officials 2025-2028 in...
Incoming Senator Erwin Tulfo revealed that both Senator-elect Vicente Tito Sotto III and Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero have reached out to him to about the Senate leadership ahead of the opening of the 20th Congress. In an interview, Tulfo shared that Sotto had first raised the...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, June 17, announced that the site development plan for the Nagpayong Civic Complex has been approved, paving the way for the construction of a mini-hospital, a 12-story public school, and other essential community facilities in the city. Sotto said the...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has called on all department heads of the city government to strengthen the dissemination of information on the free and quality services, particularly in the health sector, that many Pasigueños are not aware of. Sotto said this on Monday, June 16, following a viral...
Recalling what he learned from the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Senator-elect and former Senate president Vicente Sotto III said senator-judges are not allowed to make motions and may only ask for clarifications during an impeachment trial. Sotto made the remark as he described the...
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, June 10, said the city government will fully support the Eastern Police District (EPD) when the Philippine National Police (PNP) starts to implements its five-minute response time program for public safety and order in the community. Sotto made the statement...
Senator-elect Vicente “Tito” Sotto III questioned the Senate’s decision to take up the motion to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte without the proper presentation of the Articles of Impeachment by the House prosecution panel. Sotto pointed this out following...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he finds it better if the two strong contenders for the Senate leadership would enter into a term-sharing agreement. Ejercito said both Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former Senate president and returning senator Vicente Sotto III...
