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manilatimes.netpolitics2 days ago
Tindig Pilipinas Opposes Escudero as Duterte Impeachment Trial Presiding Officer
Civil society coalition calls Escudero the most imperfect and dangerous choice among Senate options. The group urged the chamber to let Senate President Win Gatchalian preside instead.
Abc Newspolitics4 days ago
Philippine Senate elects Gatchalian president with 13-11 vote after Cayetano concedes
Lawmakers replaced Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano with Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday after a leadership standoff. The change comes weeks before the chamber is scheduled to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Rapplerpolitics6 days ago
Philippine President Calls Special Congress Session for June 17
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a proclamation on June 15 calling Congress into session to address pending legislation and appointments. The session is set for June 17.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Senate schedules June 18 pre-trial conference for Sara Duterte impeachment
A closed-door pre-trial conference will be held June 18 at the Senate ahead of the July impeachment trial. The conference will address evidence authentication, witness lists, and trial procedures.
Rapplerpolitics13 days ago
Sworn affidavits accusing Sen. Legarda of kickbacks in flood-control scam remain with Ombudsman
Two of 18 men who previously accused a senator of receiving cash in a flood control case withdrew that claim at a Monday press conference. They kept their allegation against a second senator while saying they never saw either official receive money.
manilatimes.netpolitics15 days ago
Philippine Senate leadership changed May 11 amid ICC warrant for Dela Rosa
A Duterte-allied bloc replaced Senate President Tito Sotto with Alan Peter Cayetano on May 11. The chamber has since faced lockdowns, a shooting incident, privilege speeches, and a minority walkout over proposed rule changes.
manilatimes.netpolitics17 days ago
Palace recognizes Gatchalian bloc as Senate majority
Malacañang Palace stated it recognizes Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president. The announcement followed a June 3 leadership change in the upper chamber.
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
AI-generated video falsely shows senator backing Marcos-Robredo tandem
A Facebook reel posted May 24 depicts a senator endorsing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo as the country's best leaders. The clip has drawn nearly 200,000 views and mixed reactions. Multiple detection tools flagged the footage as artificial.
manilatimes.networld19 days ago
House Expels Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga After Third Offense, Citing Pattern of Disruptive Conduct
The Philippine House of Representatives voted to expel Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco 'Kiko' Barzaga on June 2, 2026. Barzaga becomes only the second lawmaker in Philippine history to receive this penalty.
Rapplerpolitics20 days ago
Senator surrenders to police, vows to remain with Senate majority bloc
A senator surrendered to police on Monday afternoon after facing a third plunder case. He stated he would stay with the Senate majority and instructed officials to withhold his salary during the proceedings.
abcnews.go.compolitics21 days ago
Congresswoman Jinky Luistro Leads Prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Proceedings
Jinky Luistro, elected in 2022 to represent Batangas 2nd District, now heads the prosecution team in the Senate trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The proceedings concern alleged offenses committed during Duterte's term.
manilatimes.networld22 days ago
Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces new plunder charge over flood control projects
The Ombudsman filed plunder and graft charges against Senator Jinggoy Estrada on May 28, 2026, alleging he received P573 million in kickbacks from budget insertions. An arrest warrant has not yet been issued by the Sandiganbayan.
Rapplerworld23 days ago
Marcos says no plan to replace DILG Secretary Remulla
President Marcos stated on May 29 that he has no plans to replace DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla. He spoke during an interview in Tokyo at the end of a state visit.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 days ago
Philippine Congressman Joel Chua Assigned to Lead Impeachment Article on Vice President Sara Duterte
Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua will lead the prosecution team on the misuse of confidential funds article against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rappler Talk will air an interview with Chua on Friday, May 29, at 5 pm.
upi.compolitics25 days ago
Philippine Senators Seek Permanent Ban on Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte
Senators are pursuing measures to bar impeached Vice President Sara Duterte from future political office. One of her supporters has described the effort as "insane and wicked."
france24.comtechnology32 days ago
Philippine Senate Building Locked Down After Gunshots on May 13
Gunshots inside the Senate building prompted a lockdown on May 13. Congressman Kiko Barzaga posted claims of multiple deaths and an assassination attempt before deleting them. Social media accounts later amplified the posts.
abcnews.go.compolitics33 days ago
House Representative Keith Flores Abstains on Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Vote
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Keith Flores abstained from the May 11 House vote on articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Flores, one of 11 prosecutors on the panel, said personal, political, and constituent considerations influenced his decision.
theconversation.compolitics33 days ago
House Panel Assigns Prosecutors to Four Articles in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
The House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte held its first joint press conference on May 19, 2026, and announced which lawmakers will lead each of the four articles of impeachment.
manilatimes.netpolitics40 days ago
Alan Peter Cayetano Elected Senate President by 13 Senators
Alan Peter Cayetano was elected Senate president on May 11, 2026, replacing Tito Sotto. The vote occurred on the same day the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. Most senators who supported Cayetano have ties to the Duterte family.
japantimes.co.jppolitics40 days ago
House Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for the Second Time
The Philippine House of Representatives voted 257-0 on May 11, 2026 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of funds. Duterte, who skipped every House justice committee hearing, was in The Hague visiting her detained father when the…
Abc Newspolitics41 days agoUpdated
Philippine House Votes to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
Lawmakers voted 257-25 with nine abstentions on May 11, 2026, sending two complaints accusing her of unexplained wealth, misuse of confidential funds and threats against President Marcos to the Senate for trial. The move comes months after a House committee found probable cause a…
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manilatimes.networld41 days ago
Lacson Senate Panel Releases Partial Report on Flood Control Corruption Scandal
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stated he would not shield President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if evidence directly implicates him but clarified he made no call for resignation. A YouTube video falsely claiming otherwise had reached 6,200 views by May 11, 2026. Lacson delivered a partia…
Rapplerpolitics42 days ago
House to Deliberate and Vote on Second Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte
Plenary deliberations and a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are scheduled for Monday, May 11 2026. The House has secured at least 215 votes to advance the case, exceeding the constitutional threshold. Four articles of impeachment cite alleged misuse of fund…
manilatimes.netpolitics43 days ago
ICC Says No Public Warrant Issued in Philippines Amid Rumors Involving Senator
The International Criminal Court stated on May 9, 2026, that no public arrest warrant has been issued related to the situation in the Philippines. This follows reports of a possible warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. The court noted that some warrants remain secret…
Rapplerpolitics44 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Takes No Action on Duterte Petition to Stop Impeachment Proceedings
The Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order on the renewed impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, allowing the House to advance the complaint. A false Facebook post claiming the court blocked the proceedings spread widely on April 28, 2026. The Ho…
manilatimes.networld45 days ago
Franco Mabanta Arrested by NBI on Extortion Charges
The National Bureau of Investigation arrested Franco Mabanta and four others on May 5, 2026, in an entrapment operation related to alleged extortion of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Mabanta, founder of Peanut Gallery Media Network, denied the charges and said the operati…
dutchreview.comworld46 days ago
Former Philippine President Duterte Detained at ICC as Associate Arrested
Rodrigo Duterte is detained in Scheveningen prison in The Hague and appeared before the International Criminal Court where his voice trembled during identification. Harry Roque is a fugitive in Europe facing qualified human trafficking charges that carry a possible life sentence.
manilatimes.networld46 days ago
PGMN Founder Franco Mabanta Arrested in Alleged Extortion Plot Targeting Martin Romualdez
The National Bureau of Investigation arrested social media strategist Franco Mabanta and four other men on May 5, 2026, in Pasig City. Authorities said Mabanta demanded P300 million from Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez in exchange for not publishing video conte…
japantimes.co.jppolitics52 days ago
House of Representatives Advances Impeachment Process Against Vice President Sara Duterte
The House of Representatives in the Philippines is moving forward with impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The justice committee may vote on probable cause by April 29, 2026, with a potential plenary vote before the end of May. This could lead to a Senate…
manilatimes.networld58 days ago
Romualdez Lawyers Seek Ombudsman Recusal in Flood Control Probe
Lawyers for Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez asked Ombudsman Boying Remulla to recuse his office from investigating their client, citing statements indicating bias. The request follows public remarks by Remulla and Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano on potential p…
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Ombudsman Investigates Jose Raulito Paras in Connection to Martin Romualdez Properties
The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating lawyer Jose Raulito Paras for alleged money laundering related to property transactions linked to former House speaker Martin Romualdez. Documents highlight Paras' roles in companies involved in acquiring high-value properties in the P…