The demolition job against Senate leaders had been happening since the House of Representatives failed to pursue the People’s Initiative, Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Tuesday, August 12. Ejercito pointed this out after reports linking Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, August 12, denied any involvement in flood control projects awarded to his top campaign donor, calling a news report on the matter a “malicious” and “ill-timed” smear job meant to oust him ahead of a possible impeachment bid in...
After the Supreme Court nullified the impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte claimed on Monday, Aug. 11, that she has always been ready to face the accusations against her in the “proper forum” but not before members of the House of Representatives. The Vice President, on...
"Wala kong kinakampihan tulad nila (I don’t take sides like they do)." This was Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III 's response as he clapped back at Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s jab on social media, clarifying his position on Charter Change and defending...
The Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured their respective boards’ approval for a planned joint venture to significantly expand the TARI Estate in Tarlac by 184 hectares to 384 hectares. The joint venture agreement is between LIMA Land, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Thursday that lawmakers in the House of Representatives should not be upset by her recent comments about considering a change in House leadership, as it was merely a suggestion. Speaking during the Kapihan sa Senado media forum on Thursday, Aug. 7, Marcos stated this in...
While the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment case, it maintained that its “focus” is on responding to the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives. “The Defense Team acknowledges the Senate’s...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that it will comply with the Supreme Court’s (SC) order to comment on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives seeking to reverse the Court’s ruling on her impeachment case. “We will comply with the...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, July 31, 2025 scored the lawmakers who applauded President Marcos’ rebuke when he raised the anomalies on flood control projects during his State of the Nation Address (SONA). "I would like to think that the standing ovation during the President’s...
If there 's anything that the viral "sabong" watcher should do, it 's to come out and apologize. This was according to Senator Erwin Tulfo, a former member of the House of Representatives, who said that he was very frustrated when he saw the viral photo on social media. During the...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is ready to face another impeachment complaint against her, in case one is filed by 2026 after the one-year bar rule. Lawyer Michael Poa, one of the 16 defense lawyers of the Vice President, said in an interview on GMA’s Unang Balita on Tuesday, July 29,...
“I don’t know.” Thus said Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez when asked if his decision to abstain from voting for Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as House speakers would impact services for this highly-urbanized city. Benitez has outlined key development plans for this city, including lobbying for...
