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MANILA, Philippines — Despite the reorganization of the Senate, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano reaffirmed his Senate presidency in a memorandum ordering to conduct the scheduled hearings set under his leadership. In a letter sent on Wednesday evening, Cayetano affirmed his role as Senate president to all Senate officials and personnel. “All Senate officials and personnel
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Wednesday maintained that the Senate leadership reorganization done without her and the rest of her senator-allies was invalid as they failed to reach the required 13 votes, citing the 1987 Constitution. Legarda made the pronouncement as the new Senate majority convened on Wednesday after two days of canceled
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Police seized suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth more than P4.1 million from three alleged drug traffickers arrested in two buy-bust operations in Quezon province on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 and 3. Lt. Col. Ryan Hernandez, Lucena City police chief, reported that the suspects, identified only by their aliases “Archie,” 29,
MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers have expressed hope that the Senate will resume its work following the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, after two consecutive days without a session. In a statement on Wednesday, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima and Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña said they would expect
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday confirmed that agents from its Caraga Regional Office arrested a director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly trying to extort P250,000 from a private corporation. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said it arrested Atty. Jasoc Tan from the SEC
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is no longer the Senate president, the new majority said on Wednesday after the shake-up. In the absence of Cayetano and his allies in the chamber, 12 senators formed a quorum and, with no objections, approved to vacate all the Senate leadership positions less than four weeks after
WITH a quorum of 12 senators, the Senate finally held a session on Wednesday, electing Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian as its leader in the absence of Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano, who led a two-day boycott that left the chamber “on the brink of a constitutional violation.” Senator Francis Joseph G. Escudero, who was absent since Monday, broke the 11-11 impasse after deciding to attend the last day of the 20 th Congress’ second regular session, allowing lawmakers to declare all seats vacant. “The Senate had been adjourned and unable to resume session for the past two days placing us on the bri
A COALITION of civil society and pro-democracy groups filed an obstruction of justice complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against two senators and a Senate official over allegations they helped prevent the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa, who is being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday filed the complaint against Senate President Alan Peter S. Cayetano, Senator Robinhood Ferdinand C. Padilla and suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao R. Aplasca. The complainants alleged that the respondents used their official positions to frust
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) says it will push for a dedicated standby fund for special elections in future national budgets after repeated reductions in its proposed appropriations left the agency scrambling to finance a possible congressional special election in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Comelec Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia said on Wednesday the poll body may need about P200 million to conduct a special election in the city, following the expulsion of Francisco “Kiko” A. Barzaga, Jr. as district representative. The commission has no specific budget for the exercise and is studying
A SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) director assigned to the Butuan Extension Office was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in an entrapment operation over an alleged P250,000 extortion attempt from a private corp. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said the arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by counsel of the private corp. alleging that the suspect and an unidentified female companion demanded money in exchange for the non-filing of administrative cases involving alleged violations of corporate and lending laws. “The initial demand of P650,000.00 — covering the
window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "middle-1" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" ); Senator Chiz Escudero’s appearance at the Senate session on Wednesday, June 3, broke the impasse in the paralyzed upper chamber, leading to a shake-up in its leadership. On May 26, the minority led by Senator Tito Sotto walked out of the plenary session to avoid creating a quorum while deliberating on the online voting rule backed by the majority led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. In return, the majority skipped sessions on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, to maintain the status quo
window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "middle-1" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" ); Senator Chiz Escudero made a surprise appearance in the plenary session on Wednesday, June 3. Escudero was welcomed with applause from those inside the plenary hall. His attendance allowed the Senate to finally convene after two straight days of failed sessions due to lack of quorum, following the absence of members of the bloc led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. In a statement, Escudero said the ongoing standoff in the Senate “is untenable and unacceptable.” “When political divisions be
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday warned of what he described as a brewing constitutional crisis, as he appealed for calm and urged that the Senate not be “padlocked” amid tensions over leadership and committee control.
“Ousted” Senate President Alan Cayetano denounced Wednesday’s leadership takeover as “illegal coup d’etat”, asserting that he still retains the chamber’s top post, citing the lack of quorum required for a revamp. Cayetano went on a Facebook live to contest the reorganization that put Senator Win Gatchalian acting in his place after being elected as Senate president pro tempore. “They did not oust me... There is no ground for having an acting [Senate] president," he said in Filipino. “This is an illegal coup d'état that tramples upon the Constitution.” Chiz’s leaving Cayetano-led bloc pav
The resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee"s investigation into the anomalous flood control projects will be moved to Monday, June 8, Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Wednesday.
BETTER, fiercer, wiser. Alexandra “Alex” Eala is liking her chances on the fancied grass court with a better version of herself after an emphatic opening act in the WTA 125 Lexus Birmingham Open in England. “I think I have arrived in a much improved state than where I was last year so I’m happy about that and I’m excited for what the season holds,” Ms. Eala declared on the Lawn Tennis Association Britain website ahead of the Birmingham second round on Thursday against a familiar opponent in Alina Charaeva of Russia. The top-seeded Ms. Eala, fresh from a roller-coaster campaign on clay, looked
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is no longer Senate President, a statement from the "new majority" said Wednesday.
PASAY CITY — Sen. Erwin Tulfo, the newly elected chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, announced Wednesday that the panel will resume its hearings on the alleged flood control scandal on 8 June at 9 AM, postponing the scheduled 4 June hearing to give members time to prepare. “Matter of fact, I declare and I manifested, that all members of the Senate be in the majority and the new minority now, they are all members of the Blue Ribbon Committee,” Tulfo said during a press conference. Tulfo: Leadership change 'legal, legitimate' He also objected to the manner in which invitations for reso
Lawmakers from the House of Representatives expressed their support for the recent change in Senate leadership following a coup of minority members to oust Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. In Cayetano’s place is Senator Win Gatchalian who has been rumored as a replacement for the former’s spot after the shooting incident that transpired at the upper house last 14 May. Chiz’s leaving Cayetano-led bloc paved way for Gatchalian to assume top post Minority bloc backs Sen. Gatchalian for Senate president Issues at the Senate intensified in recent days as the Senate majority was nowhere to be s
Another leadership overhaul dramatically unfolded in the Senate on Wednesday after Senator Chiz Escudero made a sudden appearance at the plenary, giving the former minority lawmakers enough numbers to constitute a quorum and declare all positions vacant, including the Senate president. Minority senators ‘shut down’ bid to reinstall Chiz as Senate chief Chiz returns, Gatchalian as new President Pro Tempore Another leadership overhaul dramatically unfolded in the Senate on Wednesday after Senator Chiz Escudero made a sudden appearance at the plenary, giving the former minority lawmakers en
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said on Wednesday that the installation of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate President was an “illegal coup d"etat” after the chamber reconvened with 12 senators present.
With the current number of sitting senators, 12 are enough to muster a quorum and elect an Acting Senate President. National Union of Peoples" Lawyers (NUPL) president Ephraim Cortez said.
Sen. Chiz Escudero made a surprise appearance at the Senate plenary on Wednesday, June 3, amid the absence of the members of his fellow majority bloc senators. The former Senate president attended the upper chamber following allegations linking him to a plunder case related to the flood control controversy, where he is among the officials […] The post Explainer: What ‘sine die’ means as Senate resumes session appeared first on Interaksyon .
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday defended his decision to leave the Senate majority bloc, declaring that the chamber's deepening political standoff had become “untenable and unacceptable” and was already undermining its ability to perform its constitutional duties. In a statement issued amid the escalating leadership crisis in the Senate, Escudero said the chamber could no longer remain trapped in a political deadlock that has divided senators and disrupted normal operations. “The current impasse in the Senate is untenable and unacceptable,” Escudero said. Minority senators ‘shut d
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano is facing an ethics complaint filed by a student who accused him of failing to ensure a quorum during the Senate's scheduled plenary session on 1 June, resulting in the suspension of legislative proceedings. Senateflix: Majority defends ‘no-show’ Minority bloc: 'Alan Peter Cayetano should resign' In an eight-page complaint submitted to the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, complainant Mark Joseph Duque alleged that Cayetano and other absent senators collectively failed to attend the session without valid justification, preventing the chamber from c
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) reported the confiscation of over P12.69 million worth of shabu and the arrest of 69 individuals for May 2026 operations on Wednesday, June 3. Authorities seized a total of 1.86 kg of shabu from 19 high-profile targets and 50 street-level operatives during their anti-illegal drug operations. Meanwhile, the City […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged senators to resume their legislative duties, warning that recent events in the chamber have thrown the Senate into “disarray” and stalled essential government work. “Get back to work. Because it’s important, ang dami nating kailangang gawin,” Marcos said in an ambush interview on Wednesday, June 3. The President criticized the […]
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Alex Eala is facing a familiar rival in the second round of the WTA Birmingham Open after a strong start in Great Britain on Tuesday, June 2. Fresh from a commanding 6-0, 6-2 opening round victory over Australian Priscilla Hon, the top seeded Eala is heavily favored to get past the […]
(Updated 4:10 p.m.) Talent manager Ogie Diaz poked fun at the consecutive absences of 13 senators in the scheduled Senate plenary sessions. Senate plenary sessions failed to proceed on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, due to the absence of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and his colleagues, Senators Pia Cayetano, Loren Legarda, Chiz Escudero, […] The post ‘Acting workshop?’: Ogie Diaz jokes about senators’ absences appeared first on Interaksyon .
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the Senate to “get back to work,” expressing disbelief on Wednesday that an impasse in the upper chamber has stalled urgent legislative duties ahead of a congressional break. The Senate has been paralyzed by a widening divide between the majority and minority blocs after the latter called on Senate […] The post Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break appeared first on Interaksyon .
Rep. Leila de Lima (Mamamayang Liberal party-list) corrected Sen. Robin Padilla after he linked her past detention case to the situation involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. De Lima’s previous request to participate remotely in Senate sessions while detained was cited in discussions surrounding a proposal by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta that would allow Dela Rosa to […] The post ‘Baluktot niyong naratibo’: De Lima disputes Padilla’s comparison with Bato appeared first on Interaksyon .
The Commission on Elections is willing to trim around P6 billion from its proposed P25-billion budget for preparations for the 2028 general elections, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — Families of several prominent pre-martial law senators issued a scathing statement on Monday, saying the present Senate has strayed far from the standards of integrity, competence, and public service that once defined the institution. In a statement dated June 1, relatives of former senators including Jose “Pepe” Diokno, Jovito Salonga, Lorenzo Tañada, Raul Manglapus, Eva Estrada Kalaw, Sergio Osmeña Jr., and others declared: “This is not the Senate we once knew.” The group contrasted what it described as the discipline and patr