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Ombudsman files graft, malversation raps vs Discayas, DPWH officials

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 6:28pm

Ombudsman charges Bulacan officials, St. Timothy executives.

Sandigan junks Jinggoy's plea to dismiss graft raps, enters not guilty plea

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 6:15pm

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed several motions of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada concerning his graft case over his alleged involvement in flood control projects.

Reporters slam Marcoleta's 'bayaran' remark

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 4:39pm

Senate media condemned his “paid hacks” comment as an attack on press.

Cayetano-led Blue ribbon hearing proceeds without Senate secretary, stenographers

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 2:40pm

The Blue Ribbon Committee, led by the Cayetano bloc, proceeded without a Senate secretary or stenographers present.

Avelino v Cuenco: Why heated Senate bloc contest hinges on 1949 case

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 10:44am

The bloc opposing Alan Peter Cayetano invoked Avelino v. Cuenco, arguing that senators beyond the chamber’s coercive reach should not be counted in quorum.

Chaos at Senate as Cayetano, Padilla back Marines forcing entry despite Gatchalian order

by Ian Laqui - June 4, 2026 - 10:10am

Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano forced the entry of 18 Marines into the Senate building, prompting a brief altercation on Thursday, June 4.

Cayetano says he's still the 'legitimate, legal, moral' Senate president

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 7:56pm

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano insists he remains the chamber’s legitimate leader despite his bloc losing its majority.

Blue ribbon panel becomes new fault line as Senate blocs clash over chairship

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 7:49pm

It the new blue ribbon chair Erwin Tulfo or Pia Cayetano?

Senate presidency in limbo after 12-senator quorum move

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 6:02pm

Senators are split over whether Alan Peter Cayetano remains Senate president.

Cayetano open to stepping down if 13-senator majority is formed

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 3:33pm

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he is willing to step down if a new majority emerges.

Alan Peter Cayetano’s brother named as PTV general manager

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 1:56pm

Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez announced the appointment of former Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano as PTV’s new General Manager on Wednesday, June 3.

Group files obstruction raps vs Cayetano, Padilla, Aplasca over Bato escape

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 1:45pm

Civil society group Tindig Pilipinas filed a criminal complaint for obstruction of justice against Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, Sen. Robin Padilla and suspended Acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca...

‘Big fish’ in Bulacan flood control case to be charged on June 4 — Dizon

by Ian Laqui - June 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Bulacan officials and a “big fish” are set to be charged by the Office of the Ombudsman on June 4.

Solid Bloc 11 asks Cayetano to resign as Senate president

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 4:44pm

The minority senators from the so-called “Solid Bloc” asked Alan Peter Cayetano to resign as Senate president.

Senate majority no-show for second time

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 3:32pm

The Senate majority bloc will once again skip the Senate session.

Skipping duties won’t fix Senate ‘partisan gridlock’ — Lacson

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 3:21pm

Sen. Panfilo Lacson warned against maneuvers that threaten to paralyze the legislative process, emphasizing that defending the Senate's institutional integrity should never be used as an excuse to bypass the...

Barzaga faces ethics complaint over disinfo on Senate shooting

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 2:16pm

The complaint stemmed from Barzaga’s social media posts, which the NBI chief described as “offensive” to the bureau.

'Don't mix politics with accountability': Jinggoy Estrada told after arrest

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 11:39am

Politics and accountability should never be mixed in the case of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said.

Senate minority: Key measures left hanging after majority bloc's no-show

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 8:44am

Several key measures and appointments were left pending after the Senate majority bloc failed to convene for Monday's plenary session, a move the minority coalition linked to the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy...

Remulla to Cayetano: Dela Rosa's escape voids Senate protective 'privilege'

by Ian Laqui - June 2, 2026 - 7:30am

Jonvic Remulla said the Senate lost what he called its “privilege” of shielding senators from immediate arrest.

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