The Senate on Monday morning, July 28, formally opened the first regular session of the 20th Congress, hours before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero pounded the gavel at around 10 a.m.,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, July 28 said she has decided to remain with the Senate minority bloc in the 20th Congress. In a press conference before the opening of the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress, Hontiveros said she will be joining the minority bloc again. “My original plan...
The Senate impeachment court will have to decide whether or not to heed the Supreme Court’s decision barring the Senate from taking up the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson of the impeachment court, confirmed this saying it is part of...
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, some senators believe that the Senate can still continue with the impeachment trial. Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III pointed out that the Senate has the power...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has called on the Senate to launch an extensive probe into the government’s flood control projects following the massive flooding that affected many parts of the country after several days of continuous rains. Aquino said it is necessary to examine the...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero addressed recent allegations surrounding the supposed insertion of P142.7 billion in the 2025 national budget, calling the accusations politically motivated. “Madali namang sagutin basta may nagsasalita. Ang hirap makipag-debate kay sources. Mahirap...
As Filipinos across the country grapple with the devastating impact of widespread flooding, senators called to tone down the extravagant displays and red carpet fashion in President Marcos ' upcoming fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has called...
Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. assured the public that preparations for the opening of the 20th Congress and President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) are well underway, even as inclement weather poses potential challenges. “Tuluy-tuloy naman ang aming...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, July 21 reiterated his belief the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will push through regardless of the circumstances. Escudero made the statement after a group of students trooped to the Senate to call for his inhibition as...
For Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, there 's no doubt that Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero will remain as Senate president in the 20th Congress. "Sa aking palagay ay plantsado na, at mananatili pa ring pangulo ng Senado si Senator Escudero at nakalikom na siya ng higit...
Some senators are not too keen on resetting the convening of the Senate Impeachment court to August 4, a week after the opening of the first regular session of the 20th Congress. It was Senator Joel Villanueva who first mentioned that the Senate Impeachment court would likely convene on this date...
OF TREES AND FOREST Cash, as in physical notes and coins, has apparently been dethroned. According to the 2024 Status of Digital Payments in the Philippines report released by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the share of online payments in monthly retail transactions has risen to 57.4...
