A heated exchange erupted inside the Senate after Senator Rodante Marcoleta made remarks about “legal background” during deliberations on a proposal seeking to allow senators to participate virtually in sessions and hearings. The tension began after Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned Marcoleta’s motion and raised concerns over the proposed electronic voting and online participation setup for lawmakers. In response, Marcoleta said, “Ito po ang mahirap kasi kung wala po tayong

Tensyonado ang naging sesyon sa Senado matapos mag-walkout ang ilang miyembro ng minority bloc kasunod ng mainit na debate hinggil sa panukalang payagan ang mga senador na makadalo at makaboto sa plenaryo kahit hindi physically present sa session hall. Nag-ugat ang sigalot matapos igiit ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano na pagbotohan ang mosyon ni Sen. Rodante Marcoleta tungkol sa remote participation ng mga senador sa pamamagitan ng teleconference, videoconference, at

Nagbigay ng good vibes sa Senate plenary sina Sen. Pia Cayetano at Sen. Lito Lapid matapos ang kanilang nakakatuwang palitan tungkol sa pagkakaibigan sa kabila ng pagkakaiba sa pulitika. “Gusto ko lang magpasalamat kay Senator Lito Lapid na kahit na magkaiba na tayo ng partido... majority or minority, buwan-buwan nagpapadala pa rin siya sa akin ng maja blanca at suman. Maraming salamat po,” ani Cayetano. Agad naman itong sinagot ni Lapid ng: “Gusto ko po kasing malaman mo na

A major political shake-up is brewing inside the Senate after 11 senators from the minority bloc formally expressed support for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to become the next Senate President, following weeks of turmoil, leadership instability, and the controversial shooting incident that rocked the upper chamber. The group, now identified as “Solid Bloc 11” or SB-11, believes Gatchalian is the most capable leader to restore credibility, discipline, and public trust in the Sen

The Senate approved a new set of committee chairmanships on Monday, May 18, following the recent leadership reshuffle. The reorganization includes key committees on education, defense, health, energy, and public services. • Loren Legarda – Culture and the Arts; Basic Education • Pia Cayetano – Ways and Means; Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation and Futures Thinking; Energy • Bong Go – Health and Demography; Sports • Joel Villanueva – Higher, Technical and Vocational Edu

Sinuspinde ng anim na buwan without pay ng Office of the Ombudsman si Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca kaugnay ng insidente ng putukan sa Senado noong May 13. Ayon kay Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, epektibo agad nitong Biyernes ang preventive suspension habang nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon. “We can’t ignore something of this magnitude,” ani Remulla. Samantala, sinabi rin ni National Bureau of Investigation chief Melvin Matibag na kabilang si Aplasca sa mga per

A tense new development has surfaced following the shooting incident inside the Senate complex, after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag revealed a copy of a request letter from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) seeking the deployment of NBI personnel at the premises on the very day the incident unfolded. The letter, dated May 13 and signed by GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso, asked the NBI to send personnel to the GSIS c

The Southern Police District (SPD) has identified the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting incident near the Senate complex on Wednesday night as 44-year-old Mel Oragon, reportedly employed as a driver at the National Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said Oragon is now under police custody as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident that triggered panic and heightened security in the area. Law enforcement officials ha

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano officially announced that the Senate will formally convene as an Impeachment Court at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. This move marks the beginning of the constitutional trial of Vice President Sara Duterte following weeks of legislative deliberation in the lower house. The announcement follows the formal transmission of the Articles of Impeachment from the House of Representatives. On late Wednesday, May 13, House Secretary-General Chel

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa have allegedly left the Senate building at approximately 2:30 AM, a fellow senator confirmed the timing of the departure based on an official report from the Senate secretariat, marking a notably late exit during a period of intensive legislative sessions. As of this report, there has been no official statement from Dela Rosa’s office or Senate leadership regarding the specific reason for his early morning departure. This remains a developing

The Southern Police District (SPD) has identified the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting incident near the Senate complex on Wednesday night as 44 year old Mel Oragon, reportedly employed as a driver at the National Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said Oragon is now under police custody as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident that triggered panic and heightened security in the area. Law enforcement officials ha

Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator

The meme that took over the country this week may be entertaining for some, but what’s disappointing is how it reflects evasion of accountability and disregard for the rule of law. All of this unfolded alongside the so-called Senate coup, the sudden change in Senate leadership, and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s public outburst - all within the same day. While debates continue on whether the ICC has jurisdiction over his case, one fact remains: he has been out of public r