Despite Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III 's intention to convene the impeachment court at once, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, May 2, that the trial proper for respondent Vice President Sara Duterte may not begin until June. Lacson said that it...
For Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, acting “forthwith” on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte means proceeding the day after the Senate receives it. "Sa akin ang forthwith the following day (For me, forthwith means the following day)," he said in an...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III 's definition of "forthwith" is one that La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V and Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong can get behind with. The two ranking congressmen welcomed Sotto 's assurance Tuesday, April 21 that the Senate...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Tuesday, April 21 that he will act "forthwith" on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte once the Senate receives the Articles of Impeachment from the House of Representatives. Sotto made the remark during a press...
Senators who will sit as judges in the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte have been asked to prepare for the possible transmittal of the case from the House of Representatives. Senate President Tito Sotto, who may serve as the presiding officer of the Senate sitting as an...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III still enjoys the support of the majority bloc even as the Senate is expected to convene soon as an impeachment court for the case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson made the pronouncement on Saturday, April...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, April 7, questioned Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 's sudden support for a proposed joint oil exploration between the Philippines and China. In a statement, Duterte said he respects Sotto "as a fraternal brother" and urged him...
More senators on Monday, April 6, have said they are open to a possible joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China as they weigh the benefits that the country may gain. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said such proposal had already...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Wednesday, March 25, that all senators are expected to respond to any special session that President Marcos may call amid the oil crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. "I will if needed. Not at the moment but I’m sure they are aware of...
Senate leaders have expressed support for studying the possible postponement of the Philippines’ hosting of this year’s ASEAN Summit as part of efforts to cut government spending and redirect funds to address the impact of rising oil prices. Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said that...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III signed on Monday night, March 23, the enrolled bill on the proposed measure allowing the President to suspend and reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives last week. In a Viber message to reporters,...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Wednesday, March 11 expressed his support on suggestions to allow its employees to work from home as part of efforts to conserve energy in response to the conflict in the Middle East. Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza, the Senate leader said,...
