Category : Congress Updates


Lacson Seeks More Signatures for Senate Flood Control Report

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson calls on colleagues to sign the Blue Ribbon Committee's partial report on alleged flood control anomalies, needing at least nine signatures for plenary discussion before Congress adjourns in June.

Justice Panel Subpoenas BIR for VP Sara Duterte's Tax Records

The House Committee on Justice has issued a subpoena to the Bureau of Internal Revenue to obtain tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, as part of an ongoing impeachment process, with a hearing set for April 14,

Chavit Singson Ready to Testify in Senate Flood Control Probe

Former Ilocos Governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson has expressed willingness to testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee regarding alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson confirmed the development.

Comelec Speeds Up Probe on Marcoleta's Election Spending

The Commission on Elections is hastening its investigation into Senator Rodante Marcoleta's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures following the 2025 midterm elections, amid questions about his reported zero contributions and P112.86 million spending

House Panel Approves Political Dynasty Ban, Speaker Dy Praises

Speaker Faustino Dy III commends the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms for approving a consolidated Anti-Political Dynasty bill. The legislation prohibits relatives up to the second degree from holding elective positions simultaneously in

Erice and Garin Clash Over Majority Influence in Congress

A heated argument erupted in the House plenary between Caloocan Rep. Egay Erice and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin over alleged interference by the majority in minority deliberations, particularly on the Anti-Political Dynasty bill.

Sotto Warns of Loopholes in Anti-Political Dynasty Bill

Senator Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III raises concerns about possible loopholes in the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, particularly regarding extramarital partners and their relatives. Senator Risa Hontiveros clarifies that such cases fall under COMELEC jurisdicti

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