House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos expressed confidence that Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian would be able to turn the upper chamber into a well-oiled machine this second regular session. "It 's good that the Senate has now organized everything. And I...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Monday, July 27 that the passage of bills promoting economic reforms will remain on the topmost priority of the Upper Chamber this Second Regular Session of Congress. Gatchalian made the declaration during the opening of the Senate’s plenary session,...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 27 said the Senate won’t be cowed even in the face of external threats and intimidation. Gatchalian made the statement after the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed it is now investigating after improvised explosive devices (IED) were...
The Senate will open the Second Regular Session of Congress on Monday, June 27 with the timely passage of the 2027 national budget in mind. Since the Upper Chamber will still continue holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte while the Senate is in session, Senate President...
Despite its daunting task, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III expressed confidence that the Senate can simultaneously fulfill its constitutional duty as an impeachment court while continuing its legislative responsibilities. Dy had this say over the weekend, as lawmakers from both...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday, July 23, that the Senate cannot cover the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) request for the chamber to shoulder the food and catering expenses of Vice President Sara Duterte 's defense team during the impeachment trial, citing...
Senators on Friday, July 17 condemned the racist depiction of Filipinos by a China-based media outlet, stressing that free expression carries no license for racism or dehumanization. “Freedom of expression, even in political disputes, is not a license to dehumanize people. Racism has no space in...
The House prosecution panel 's decision on Tuesday, July 14 to trim down its list of witnesses for Article IV in the articles of impeachment is being seen as a positive development for impeachment trial respondent, Vice President Sara Duterte. This can be gleaned from the remarks of private...
As Meralco customers gear up for an increase in power rates this July, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should ensure consumers will not experience any irregularities in their electricity bills. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian made the appeal as he also urged the ERC to make sure that...
The spokesperson for the Senate impeachment court on Monday, July 6, clarified why Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero are seated together at the rostrum during the impeachment trial, saying the arrangement reflects their distinct...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 6 vowed to uphold the integrity of the Senate, as the Upper Chamber gears up for the first day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. During the flag-raising ceremony at the Senate, Gatchalian assured the chamber 's...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, July 5 that one of the things that the Impeachment Court will resolve at the opening of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte would be the sealed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) box containing her tax records as well as her...
