Senator Erwin Tulfo said he has no knowledge whether there are really fresh efforts to oust the new Senate leader, saying he only heard about it from recent news reports of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano saying members of the minority are actively moving to effect another coup. “Ngayon,...
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has formally informed members of the Upper Chamber that the Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18 at 3 p.m. In a letter he sent to the offices of the 23 senators, Cayetano asked them to be present at the Senate session hall on the said...
Members of the Senate minority bloc on Friday, May 15, pressed for a thorough investigation of the unfortunate events that unfolded in the Senate over the past few days. For his part, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson called for the retrieval and thorough review of the close circuit television (CCTV)...
Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday, May 14 bared an alleged plot to oust him by members of the new minority bloc. “Medyo busy sila ngayon, na tina-try kausapin yung mga miyembro namin na sumali ulit sa kanila (They’re a bit busy right now trying to talk to our...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, May 14 urged the new leadership of the Senate to disclose Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa whereabouts. Gatchalian made the call after reports surfaced that Dela Rosa, who is subject of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has...
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano admitted on Wednesday, May 13 that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was in his car before coming up to the premises of the Upper Chamber to join Monday’s plenary session. Cayetano made this admission right after his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, in a privilege...
Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said on Wednesday, May 13 that he finds Senate Resolution No. 395, which calls on Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to authorities, as rude. “May konting kabastusan yung resolution (The resolution is a bit rude). I don’t...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, May 13 expressed belief the Cayetano siblings were the only senators aware that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is due to arrive at the Senate last Monday in time for the Senate leadership change voting. Lacson said Dela Rosa supposedly rode the...
Malacañang said the change in the Senate leadership should not halt the passage of 21 priority bills identified during the previous leadership. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that just because there was a reorganization in the Senate, it does not mean the...
The Senate is going viral for the wrong reasons. Some members of the new Senate minority bloc on Tuesday, May 12 expressed their deepest concern on the recent untoward events that happened within the Upper Chamber. Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Senate has now become a laughingstock and an...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, May 12 apologized to resource persons invited by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform for the abrupt cancellation of its scheduled hearing due to the sudden leadership change in the Senate. Pangilinan made the apology in...
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...
