Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian confirmed on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, that they have received information regarding an alleged security threat within the Senate building and its entire compound.
In a message to reporters, Gatchalian stated that this information was handed to them by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag during the consultative meeting of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by Senator Erwin Tulfo, held on June 8.
"During the Blue Ribbon consultative meeting yesterday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag informed the sectors present that there is a potential threat to the Senate building and the Senate premises," Gatchalian said.
He expressed that he would coordinate with the Senate Executive Committee, including the Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa), to implement necessary security changes to ensure the safety not only of the senators but also of the staff.
"The security and safety of all senators and all Senate employees is paramount. We will make sure that our work environment is safe and secure," Gatchalian added.
Meanwhile, Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said the threat is "clear, present, and very serious."
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson also noted that preliminary and raw information reached his office indicating that "the level of frustration within the armed services has reached the battalion and regional level."
