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PNP: No SONA security threats
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
No credible and serious security threats will disrupt President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, according to the Philippine National Police.
President Marcos asked: Report on flood mess, economy, peace process
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. JV Ejercito expects President Marcos to report on the administration’s crackdown on alleged flood control corruption in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, saying the public is waiting for those...
Pangilinan cites Sagip Saka Act
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Francis Pangilinan said his first year back in the Senate has focused on boosting farmers’ incomes, tightening food security and stepping up the fight against agricultural smuggling, as he cited the implementation...
Tulfo seeks probe on electricity ‘bill shocks’
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has sought a Senate investigation into recurring electricity “bill shocks,” saying consumers deserve protection from soaring power costs, inaccurate billing and unreliable service. ...
Ping bares ‘double billing’ in Taguig infrastructure projects
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday released what he described as new evidence of alleged “double billing and collection” involving infrastructure projects in Taguig, saying the documents would be turned over...
Defense, prosecution eye per-article presentation to hasten impeach trial
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The prosecution and defense panels in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte are discussing a proposal to present their evidence article by article instead of completing the prosecution’s entire...
Senate flood control probe to resume
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate’s investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects will continue despite the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. JV Ejercito said yesterday.
Senate majority cool to OVP’s catering request
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate is unlikely to grant the Office of the Vice President’s request for the chamber to shoulder the food and beverage expenses of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team during her impeachment...
No fireworks as Cayetano, Matibag face off
by Mark Ernest Villeza - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
There were no fireworks during the confrontation yesterday between Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag despite their word war over alleged anomalies in the...
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...
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