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...
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...
A Senate panel is now asking Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to formally comment on the ethics complaint that was filed against him. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he has asked his colleague to comply with the request of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges which he chairs....
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will soon start hearing the complaints filed against senators after six out of 10 of its members signed its rules. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito announced on Thursday, April 16, that the committee’s rules is set for publication, which will...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito said on Wednesday, March 4, that the hearings of the cases filed before the Senate Ethics Committee will be conducted in executive session. In a press conference, Ejercito said it will be unfair to the respondent in the case if it gets dismissed because his or...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Thursday, February 26 the earliest he can conduct a committee hearing on the various ethics complaint filed against senators would be on March 4. Ejercito, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, said the panel was given...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that the Senate is discussing possible options to address the prolonged absence of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, including a proposal that could involve suspending his salary, subject to Senate rules and...
The Senate on Monday, Jan. 26, finalized the membership of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges after electing members from the minority bloc. Before adjourning the plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri moved to elect Senators Joel Villanueva, Ronald “Bato” dela...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay has accepted the apology Senator Robinhood Padilla has extended to her office and the Senate. Binay, in her letter to Padilla, confirmed she has already received his letter of apology, which he sent yesterday, Monday, February 26. Padilla has...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Friday, February 23 said she is bothered over the reported Intravenous Glutathione (IV Gluta) drip procedure done within the Senate by Mariel Padilla, wife of Sen. Robinhood Padilla. Binay pointed out that the Department of Health (DOH) has already...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is set to investigate the alleged information leak of the senators discussion on confidential funds during an executive session earlier this week. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay, chairperson of the panel, said she will convene members of the...
