Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday, July 9 that the so-called “Duterte bloc” has committed to support Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s bid for the Senate presidency. “Nakapag-commit na kami. Although I don’t know kung naka pirma na yung iba (sa resolution)....
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is able to get the support of the so-called “siblings bloc,” according to Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito. Ejercito disclosed this during a press conference at the Senate, as he also disclosed that the incumbent Senate chief was also able to...
Plurality of Filipinos believe the Senate is deliberately delaying the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released on Tuesday, July 8. The Second Quarter 2025 Social Weather Survey, conducted from June 25...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito filed on Tuesday, July 8 a resolution asking the Senate to look into the rapid proliferation of online gambling in the Philippines. In his resolution, Ejercito lamented that online gambling has become a widespread activity among Filipinos particularly...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that their so-called “veterans bloc” or “conscience bloc” is still open to supporting the possibility of a third force or a dark horse that may rise up to vie for the Upper Chamber 's leadership. “If there 's a dark horse that will...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed on Monday, July 7 the proposed National Student Allowance Program (NSAP) bill which seeks to provide a monthly allowance of P1,000 to every Filipino student from kindergarten to college. The bill, among the first 10 priority measures she filed for the 20th...
A brewing alliance in the 20th Congress of the Upper Chamber, composed of veteran legislators, is on the lookout to ensure that rules and procedures are strictly followed in line with the Constitution. Initially called by Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri as the veteran bloc, Senator Vicente...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 4 clarified that the Senate Impeachment Court’s recent pronouncements regarding the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte do not reflect the sentiments of all senator-judges. Hontiveros made the statement after Atty. Regie Tongol said that the impeachment...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero renewed his push for greater transparency and accountability in government by refiling the measure mandating all public officials and employees to waive their rights under Republic Act No. 1405 or the Law on the Secrecy of Bank Deposits and Republic Act...
Sen. Panfilo Ping Lacson has filed a bill seeking to strengthen and modernize the country’s outdated laws against espionage and other similar offenses against Philippine national security. The proposed “New Anti-Espionage Act” seeks to increase penalties for spying offenses, covers new...
Malacañang has expressed its support for moves to institutionalize transparency in the budget deliberations. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace respects the independence of the Congress in pushing to institutionalize a transparent budget...
Senator Raffy Tulfo paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California amid the intensified crackdown by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigrants and undocumented workers. The San Francisco Philippine Consulate has jurisdiction...
