Category : Congress Updates


Senate Ethics Panel: Dela Rosa, Villanueva Replaced

The Philippine Senate has replaced Senators Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa and Joel Villanueva with Imee Marcos and Rodante Marcoleta on the Ethics Committee. The move, initiated by Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, addresses potential conflicts of interest as the pa

Ethics Complaint vs Barzaga Set for Hearing Next Week

The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges will hear the ethics complaint against Dasmarinas Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga next week, with Chairman JC Abalos confirming the schedule and outlining potential penalties.

Congtractor Issue: Family Construction Firms and Political Power

In the Philippines, the term 'congtractor' highlights public suspicion when congressmen's families own construction firms that win government contracts. While legal, these arrangements raise ethical concerns about conflict of interest and transparency.

Bonoan to Face Senate Heat Over Faulty Grid Coordinates

Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan is expected to face rigorous questioning in the next Senate hearing regarding alleged incorrect grid coordinates provided to President Marcos Jr., with potential contempt charges looming.

Trillanes to File Ethics Complaint vs Dela Rosa Over ICC

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV plans to file an ethics complaint against Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa for his continued absence amid an ICC arrest warrant. Senate leadership clarifies complaint procedures while Dela Rosa awaits the right time to f

House to Follow Rules in Impeachment Process

Rep. Zia Adiong assures the House of Representatives will adhere to constitutional rules in handling impeachment proceedings, following a second complaint attempt against President Marcos Jr.

JV Ejercito to Inhibit from Ethics Complaint

Senator JV Ejercito may inhibit from handling an ethics complaint against him for gross neglect of duty, filed by Atty. Marvin Aceron regarding delays in a case against Senator Francis Escudero.

Romualdez, SEC Rep May Face New Senate Hearing – Lacson

Senator Panfilo Lacson indicates former House Speaker Martin Romualdez or an SEC representative could be invited to clarify the purchase of a ₱1 billion property in Makati, amid ongoing flood control project investigations.

Lacson Silences Critics in Flood Control Probe

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chair Panfilo Lacson defends the panel's integrity against skeptics and alleged hijackers in the multi-billion peso flood control scandal investigation.

NBI Arrests Ex-DPWH Engineers After Senate Hearing

Former DPWH engineers Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza were arrested by the NBI following a Senate hearing on Monday, January 19, 2026, in connection with a graft and malversation case involving ex-Senator Bong Revilla Jr.

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