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Rapplerpolitics16 days ago
Petition Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Senate Quorum of 12
A high school teacher filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the Philippines on June 5, 2026, seeking a ruling on whether the Senate's June 3 session met the constitutional quorum requirement. The petition also asks the court to affirm actions taken during that session.
Rapplerpolitics16 days ago
Philippine Senate Session With 12 Senators Declared Valid by Bar Group and Law Deans
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines and several law school deans stated that a June 3, 2026 Senate session reached a valid quorum with 12 senators present. They cited a 1949 Supreme Court ruling to support the position that two absent senators fall outside the chamber's coerciv…
Rapplerpolitics16 days ago
Senators escort former Marines to Senate hearing
Senators and staff brought 18 alleged former Marine soldiers to a Senate committee hearing on flood control on June 4. The group encountered Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla near a staircase, resulting in reported pushing before they reached the plenary hall.
indianexpress.compolitics16 days ago
1949 Supreme Court ruling enabled 12-senator quorum on June 3
A 1949 Supreme Court decision allowed 12 senators to form a quorum when total membership stood at 23. The ruling was applied during the June 3 session to conduct leadership elections.
manilatimes.netpolitics17 days ago
Senate hearing proceeds with retired soldiers presenting cash allegations
A Senate committee hearing continued on June 4 despite a cancellation notice. Retired soldiers described alleged cash deliveries to multiple officials between 2022 and 2025.
manilatimes.netpolitics18 days ago
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian elected Senate president pro tempore
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore on June 3. The vote occurred during the final session day before Congress adjourns sine die.
abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
Senate minority bloc calls for Senate president resignation after two-day session absence
The minority bloc urged the Senate president to step down after the majority bloc skipped plenary sessions for a second consecutive day. The minority cited a rules violation and said the absence prevented scheduled legislation from advancing.
politics19 days ago
Senate split at 11-11 after two majority members cannot attend sessions
Two senators from the majority bloc are unable to attend sessions due to legal proceedings. The chamber is now evenly divided, affecting the ability to reach a quorum or pass contested measures.
manilatimes.netpolitics19 days ago
Philippine groups criticize Senate majority over Dela Rosa escape and online voting
Alumni from Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle schools, along with artist and women's rights organizations, issued statements criticizing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and other majority senators. The statements followed the escape of Senator Ronald dela Rosa and…
manilatimes.netpolitics19 days ago
Senate Session Fails to Meet Quorum as Cayetano Majority Boycotts June 1 Sitting
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano’s 11-person majority boycotted the June 1 session. The 11-person minority remained on the floor without air-conditioning or internet.
Rapplerpolitics23 days ago
Business and civil society groups urge Senate to assess virtual participation rules
A coalition of business organizations and civil society groups called on the Senate to evaluate proposed changes to attendance and voting rules before any adoption. The groups said procedural safeguards protect institutional legitimacy.
asiaone.comworld23 days ago
Fact check finds senator did not resign from office
A video posted on May 25 claimed a senator resigned, but the claim is false. The senator remains listed on the official Senate website and later clarified he had considered but rejected the idea.
upi.comworld25 days ago
Philippine Senate Considers Absentee Voting for Members Facing Legal Issues
A Senate proposal would let members vote without attending sessions. The plan centers on one senator facing an arrest warrant. The Supreme Court has already denied a related temporary restraining order request.
Rapplerworld28 days ago
Senate President Describes May 13 Shooting as Attack on Senate
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano stated that lawmakers and staff faced danger during a May 13 shooting incident inside the Senate building. Media present at the scene questioned the characterization.
Rapplerpolitics29 days ago
Senator proposes video conference rule for impeachment trial participation
A senator introduced a measure to let senators attend impeachment proceedings remotely under justifiable circumstances. The proposal was referred to the Senate committee on rules. Legal experts said any change would require Senate approval and noted that one senator has not yet t…
upi.compolitics30 days ago
Columnist Discusses Senate Absences and Committee Changes
A Rappler opinion column examines recent Senate absences and reactions to leadership shifts. It references specific incidents involving senators and public responses to congratulatory posts.
manilatimes.networld32 days ago
Philippine Supreme Court Denies Senator Bato dela Rosa's Request for TRO Against ICC Warrant
The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied Senator Bato dela Rosa's petition for a temporary restraining order against an International Criminal Court warrant on May 20, 2026. The court addressed only the immediate relief request and has not yet ruled on other parts of the petit…
Rapplerworld36 days ago
Experts Say Obstruction of Justice Complaint Possible Against Those Blocking ICC Warrant Arrest
Legal experts stated that individuals who prevent the arrest of a senator subject to an International Criminal Court warrant may face obstruction of justice charges under Philippine law. Senate officials cited immunity and questioned the warrant's validity while the senator remai…
Rapplerpolitics37 days ago
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca Suspended by Ombudsman After Armed Confrontation With NBI at Senate Compound
Mao Aplasca, who began his second stint as Senate Sergeant-at-Arms in May 2026, led security forces in a confrontation with NBI operatives on May 13, 2026. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, whom Aplasca had nominated for the post, left the Senate early on May 14 to avoid an ICC warrant.…
manilatimes.netpolitics38 days ago
Marcos Says No Order Issued to Arrest Dela Rosa
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated there was no executive order to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and that government forces played no role in a shooting incident at the Senate. The denial follows social media claims linking the administration to the event, which occur…
Rapplerworld39 days ago
Philippine DOJ Clarifies RA 9851 Provisions on Surrender to International Courts
The Department of Justice reiterated on May 13, 2026, that local law permits the government to surrender suspects to the International Criminal Court following the unsealing of a warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. The National Bureau of Investigation attempted to se…
Rapplerpolitics39 days ago
Senator Eyes Ethics Complaint After Exchange With Colleague in Philippine Senate
A senator said he would file an ethics complaint against another senator following a heated exchange during a plenary session on May 12, 2026. The incident occurred amid other recent developments in the chamber, including the replacement of the Senate president and confirmation o…
manilatimes.netpolitics41 days ago
Senator Dela Rosa Evades Arrest Warrant During Philippine Senate Leadership Vote
Senator Ronald dela Rosa appeared at the Senate on May 11, 2026, to support Alan Peter Cayetano in a successful bid to become Senate president. Dela Rosa said he evaded National Bureau of Investigation agents attempting to serve an International Criminal Court arrest warrant rela…
manilatimes.netpolitics42 days ago
Philippine Senate Probe, Ombudsman Ruling and Seafarer Incidents Lead Weekly News
An alleged extortion case has led to the arrest of a social media operator. The Supreme Court has voided the dismissal of a former overall deputy ombudsman. Filipino crew members were affected by an Iranian drone attack on one vessel and a hantavirus outbreak on another.
manilatimes.netpolitics51 days ago
Senate Blue Ribbon Chair to Deliver Flood Control Report Through Privilege Speech
The chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee plans to present findings on alleged corruption in flood control projects via a privilege speech due to insufficient signatures on the report. The partial report has six signatures, needing nine for formal filing. This follows hearing…