Senate Pres. Sherwin Gatchalian Earns 13 Votes SHERWIN GATCHALIAN – With 13 votes, the Senator is elected as the Senate president of the Philippines amid the issues in the chamber. The Senate is undeniably surrounded by countless issues including the controversial leadership feud between the majority and the minority blocs. Previously, two (2) senators insisted … Read more
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Releases Statement on Senate Presidency ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The minority Senator conceded as the Senate president as he announced that Senator Joel Villanueva will join the majority bloc. Last June 3, Sen. Chiz Escudero who was then part of the majority bloc appeared at the Senate plenary session. The quorum … Read more
Sandiganbayan Orders 90-Day Preventive Suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid the Graft, Plunder Charges JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan ordered the preventive suspension of the detained Senator for 90 days. Sen. Estrada is one of the senators who are faced with graft and plunder charges due to alleged flood control corruption. After the Sandiganbayan has … Read more
Are Senators Joel Villanueva and Mark Villar Joining the Majority Bloc? JOEL VILLANUEVA, MARK VILLAR – The two (2) minority Senators are reportedly not part of the petition that the Cayetano bloc filed before the Supreme Court over the issue on the Senate leadership. The senators are currently divided over the issue of the Senate … Read more
Sen. Robin Padilla Speaks amid Ongoing Leadership Issue in Senate ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator called on his fellow senators to remember that the Senate is owned by the Filipino people especially the civilians. The June 3 Senate plenary session has undeniably drew a thick line between the ‘new majority’ and the ‘new minority’ blocs … Read more
Malacañang Confirms Marcos Jr. Call for Special Session w/ Senate MARCOS JR. – The President officially called for a special session with the senators amid the issue in the Senate. The recent turn of events in the Senate has hooked the attention of countless Filipinos. Many were left disappointed by how the recent happenings took … Read more
Alan Cayetano Becomes the Center of Online Jokes After Boom Labrusca Post BOOM LABRUSCA – A seemingly playful Facebook post by Boom Labrusca quickly went viral, triggering laughter, criticism, and heated discussions online. Actor Boom Labrusca recently sparked online discussion after sharing a social media post that appeared to poke fun at Senator Alan Peter … Read more
Amid the Ongoing Senate Tension, House Member Speaks on Possible Impeachment Trial of VP Sara Duterte HOUSE MEMBER – Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro spoke on the pending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid the Senate tension. The House of Representatives has impeached Vice Pres. Sara Duterte for the second time around. … Read more
Ping Lacson Mocks Alan Cayetano as Senate Leadership Battle Heats Up ALAN PETER CAYETANO – Political tensions inside the Senate continue to rise as Senator Ping Lacson delivered a stinging message directed at Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Senator Ping Lacson took a swipe at Senator Alan Peter Cayetano amid the continuing leadership dispute in the … Read more
Robin Padilla Reveals Why He Calls Himself a Good Boy in Government ROBIN PADILLA – Senator Robin Padilla has firmly stated that his long-standing “Bad Boy” image should not be associated with his role as a politician and public servant. The actor-turned-lawmaker clarified during a media interview held at the advance screening and press conference … Read more