The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to a hearing once he is in the Philippines, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who also heads the blue ribbon panel, made the assurance following reports of Co’s arrest in the...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will soon start hearing the complaints filed against senators after six out of 10 of its members signed its rules. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito announced on Thursday, April 16, that the committee’s rules is set for publication, which will...
At least two more senators have signed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s partial report on the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, April 16. Lacson said that as of Wednesday, Senate President Vicente...
Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said all further hearings on the flood control mess are suspended until all panel’s partial report is reported out and sponsored in plenary. Lacson said continuing hearings without reaching a logical...
Several extremist groups are allegedly tapping online games such as the immensely popular Roblox to groom, influence, and exploit Filipino youth in connection with acts of violence, authorities told senators in a panel investigation on Tuesday, April 14. During the Senate inquiry led by the...
Noting that time is of the essence, senators on Monday, April 13, questioned why the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has to seek the United States’ permission to import oil from Russia and delay the delivery of oil supply in the country. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has deferred its scheduled hearing on April 14, 2026 on the anomalous flood control projects, pending the submission of a sworn affidavit by former governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and the needed signatures for the partial committee report by at least five members...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for swift passage of measures renationalizing agricultural and fisheries extension services and establishing a relevant bureau to strengthen the country’s food system amid global disruptions. Renationalizing extension services for agricultural and...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and seven other senators have zero absences during the First Regular Session of the Senate in the 20th Congress. This is based on the attendance record released by the Office of Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri from July 28, 2025 to...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, April 7 urged department agencies to look into the feasibility of Congress’ passing a proposed “Bayanihan 3” law despite the current fiscal state of the government. Tulfo made the call during a Senate hearing on the proposed amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang...
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...
