Makabayan Bloc Condemns Senate Majority Boycott
ACT Teachers Rep. Tinio condemns Senate majority boycott, citing double standards. Makabayan calls for Cayetano's removal as Senate President due to paralysis.
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PBBM: Senate Disarray Delays Stability and Emergency Aid
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses dismay over the Senate's disarray, citing stalled sessions and lack of quorum that hinder government stability and emergency assistance.
PBBM: Senators Must Return to Work, Continue Legislative Mandate
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urges senators to resume sessions after two consecutive cancellations, emphasizing pending bills need immediate action and citing rules for session cancellations.
House Approves RTI Bill on Final Reading
The Philippine House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the Right to Information Act of 2026, granting broader access to government records, contracts, and expenditures.
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Ex-DPWH Sec Bonoan Moved to Private Hospital
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been transferred from PNP General Hospital to a private medical facility due to inadequate facilities, police confirm.
PH 911-style emergency medical system pushed in House
House Speaker supports bill establishing nationwide Integrated Emergency Medical Services System to ensure fast, orderly, and quality medical response.
PNP Sends More Police to Senate Amid Political Tensions
The Philippine National Police has deployed additional officers to the Senate in preparation for possible protests amid rising political tensions, PNP chief Gen. Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced.
BARMM Chief Files Cases vs Ex-Education Minister Iqbal
BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua files criminal and administrative cases against former Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal over COA audit findings of P2.2 billion anomalies.
Escudero Ends Senate Stalemate, Gatchalian New President
Senator Chiz Escudero's surprise appearance broke the Senate deadlock, leading to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's election as Senate President, replacing Loren Legarda.
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Tulfo Denies Deal Behind Escudero's Senate Appearance
Sen. Erwin Tulfo refutes allegations of a deal for former Senate President Escudero's session attendance, dismissing claims of Malacañang interference.
Pia Cayetano: 12 Senators Not a Quorum
Senator Pia Cayetano questions the validity of a Senate session attended by only 12 members, citing constitutional quorum requirements and Senate rules.
Gordon: Cayetano Should Resign as Senate President
Former Sen. Richard Gordon reiterates call for Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano to resign as Senate President due to chaos, canceled sessions, and incidents harming Senate integrity.
Gordon: Majority senators face dereliction of duty
Former Senator Richard Gordon warns that Senate majority bloc members may face dereliction or abandonment of duty charges for boycotting two plenary sessions.
Legarda Questions Senate Leadership Election with 12 Votes
Former Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda questions the election of new Senate leadership with only 12 votes, citing constitutional violations.
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Tulfo Admits Past Support for Duterte's War on Drugs
Senator Erwin Tulfo admits he once supported Duterte's war on drugs but changed his view due to extrajudicial killings. He also calls for Cayetano's resignation amid Senate leadership crisis.
Cayetano: Senate Operations Continue Despite Order
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano insists Senate operations and committee hearings will proceed despite acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian's work-from-home arrangement.
Sandiganbayan Denies Romualdez's Bid to Lift HDO
The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has rejected former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's plea to lift the precautionary hold departure order, citing insufficient medical evidence.
Supreme Court Urged to Intervene in Senate Power Struggle
A Laoag City councilor calls on the Supreme Court to resolve the Senate power struggle, questioning quorum rules amid Estrada's detention and dela Rosa's ICC warrant.
Cayetano Invites NBI Chief to Blue Ribbon Hearing
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano invites NBI Director Melvin Matibag to a Blue Ribbon subcommittee hearing on the multi-billion flood control scandal, citing bribery allegations.
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Ex-Marines Deny Bribery in Flood Control Probe
Former marines refute claims they were bribed by ex-Congressman Mike Defensor to testify in the Senate flood control investigation.
Sotto Denies Kickback Allegations in Flood Control Probe
Senator Tito Sotto denies allegations of receiving kickbacks from flood control projects, calling them baseless and politically motivated. He clarifies he was not in office from 2022 to 2025.
Ex-Marines Allege Cash Suitcases to PBBM, Sotto, Tulfo, De Lima
18 ex-Marines claim they delivered suitcases of cash to top officials including PBBM, Sotto, Tulfo, De Lima, Castro, and others, linked to flood control project kickbacks.
PDP Files Petition at Supreme Court Over Senate Vote
The PDP announces plans to file a petition with the Supreme Court questioning the validity of the Senate leadership vote, arguing that 12 senators are insufficient.
NBI Probes P5M Bribery of 18 Ex-Marines
The NBI received information that 18 ex-Marines were allegedly bribed P5 million to testify in a corruption case, implicating former Congressman Mike Defensor.
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Davao City OKs P1.25B Supplemental Budget for 2026
The 21st Davao City Council approved a P1.25 billion supplemental budget on final reading, funding bus procurement, landfill compliance, and key city offices.
Senate Tensions Over Ex-Marines in Flood Probe
Tensions flared in the Senate on June 4, 2026, as DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla was accused of blocking 18 ex-Marines from testifying in a Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control projects led by Sen. Pia Cayetano.
Cebu's Mariano Cuenco: Key Figure in 1949 Senate Crisis
The 2026 Senate crisis echoes a 1949 Supreme Court case involving Cebuano Mariano Cuenco, whose installation as Senate president amid controversy set a precedent on quorum and leadership disputes.
Senate Leadership Standoff May Trigger Constitutional Crisis
Twelve senators declared Senate posts vacant and installed Gatchalian as acting president, a move Cayetano calls an unconstitutional coup. Retired Judge Paredes warns of a Supreme Court case.
Senate Chaos: Power Struggle Erodes Public Trust
A power struggle between senators Gatchalian and Cayetano has thrown the Philippine Senate into chaos, stalling legislation and eroding public trust amid multiple crises.
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Three Most Wanted Persons Arrested in Iloilo Manhunt
Three top wanted individuals in Iloilo, including provincial and regional most wanted persons, were arrested in Dumangas and Carles on June 2-3, 2026, for drug and rape charges.
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