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Senators eye tighter rules to speed up impeach trial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 20, 2026 - 1:00am
With the aim of speeding up the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, senators of the impeachment court are looking to tighten proceedings by limiting arguments to issues directly related to the case and resolving...
Cayetano denies ghost projects in Taguig
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday denied Sen. Panfilo Lacson’s allegation that there are ghost flood control projects in Taguig, insisting that government agencies had found no such ano...
Stronger anti-money laundering law backed
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Joel Villanueva has backed proposals to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering law, saying authorities need broader powers to combat increasingly sophisticated financial crimes while ensuring safeguards...
Flood control probe to resume after SONA
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Erwin Tulfo yesterday said the Blue Ribbon panel, which he chairs, will resume its investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects once it is formally reconstituted when Congress resumes session...
Lacson: Cayetano belongs in Quezon City jail
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Panfilo Lacson has vowed to put colleague Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano behind bars for having “crossed the line” by attacking the older senator’s integrity.
Recognition sought for farmer who rescued injured Philippine Eagle
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
A resolution seeking to recognize a farmer from Bukidnon who rescued an injured Philippine Eagle has been filed before the Senate.
Padilla ignored summons – Remulla
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Robin Padilla has missed the deadline to submit his counter-affidavit in the ongoing obstruction of justice investigation stemming from allegations that he and several others helped Sen. Ronald dela Rosa evade...
‘Irrelevant’ manifestations at impeach trial hit
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Having to deal with “obviously irrelevant” manifestations is testing the patience of senators – and possibly just about every observer of the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen....
Gatchalian: Impeachment court remains impartial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate impeachment court has remained impartial after six trial days in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said.
MIND bill pushed to curb infrastructure corruption
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
A proposed law requiring a long-term national infrastructure master plan could help stop multibillion-peso infrastructure scandals, including anomalous flood control projects, senators said Thursday as the Senate...
Senators to decide if VP violated sub judice rule
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s up to the senators of the impeachment court to decide whether Vice President Sara Duterte violated the sub judice rule after she issued a public statement denying the allegations against her while...
Lacson seeks probe into power bill hikes, ‘bill shock’
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
 Sen. Panfilo Lacson has filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into rising electricity rates, “bill shock” complaints and system loss charges passed on to consumers.
Gatchalian flags underaged Facebook users
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday raised concern over the large number of underaged Filipinos using Facebook despite the platform’s minimum age requirement of 13 years old.
Matibag seeks new date to testify in VP Sara trial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has asked the House prosecution panel to allow him to testify earlier in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after he was invited by...
Senators reaffirm arbitral ruling on West Philippine Sea
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Senators yesterday renewed calls to uphold the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award, saying the ruling remains the country’s strongest legal basis for asserting its rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid China’s...
Lacson seeks faster VP Sara impeachment trial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday proposed several measures to speed up the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including requiring witnesses scheduled for the week to remain at the Senate so proceedings...
DepEd urged:Enforce rules vs bullying
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to fully implement the revised rules of the Anti-Bullying Act, saying gaps in enforcement continue to leave...
Senate to make trial easier to understand
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate impeachment court is looking at ways to make the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte easier for the public to understand without compromising legal procedures, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian...
‘Lopez may face contempt if she ignores subpoena’
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Office of the Vice President chief of staff Zuleika Lopez could be cited in contempt if she fails to comply with the subpoena issued by the Senate impeachment court.
Meralco raises July power rates
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Over eight million Meralco customers will face higher power rates this month, amid elevated fuel costs spurred by ongoing Middle East tensions.
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