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EDITORIAL - Return to work

5 days ago

The president of the republic can call Congress to a special session anytime.

Opinion

Marcos calls for Congress special session on June 17

By Alexis Romero | 5 days ago

In line with his appeal to lawmakers to get back to work, President Marcos yesterday called Congress to a special session...

Headlines

Marcos, nagpatawag ng Congress special session sa Hunyo 17

By Gemma Garcia | 5 days ago

Nagpatawag si Pa­ngulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. ng isang Congress special session na isasagawa sa darating na Miyerkules, Hunyo 17.

Police Metro

Marcos calls Congress to special session on June 17

By Cristina Chi | 5 days ago

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called Congress to a special session on Wednesday, June 17, to act on key measures that...

Headlines

Fear of being branded traitors keeping Cayetano allies from crossing over

By Cristina Chi | 5 days ago

Sen. Erwin Tulfo said two senators are being courted, but fear of public criticism has kept them from crossing over.

Headlines

Now we’re talking

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva | 13 days ago

In no uncertain terms, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) strongly indicated he might call for special sessions of the 20th Congress.

Opinion

Sotto: Senate may have no elected president until late July

June 4, 2026 - 8:42am

The Senate will likely have no elected president until late July unless President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls a special session,...

Headlines

Of actors and ‘acting’

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva | June 3, 2026 - 12:00am

The Senate of the 20th Congress is perhaps the most star-studded, having four actors-turned-politicians among its ranks.

Opinion

Free, AI-powered Philippine law database sought

May 27, 2026 - 10:08am

A measure is being eyed in Congress mandating the creation of a free, consolidated, and AI-searchable national database of...

Nation

Right to Information bill headed for House plenary as Poe underscores need for transparency

May 21, 2026 - 9:43am

A lawmaker has expressed strong support for the proposed substitute bill on the Right to Information (RTI) during its...

Nation