AGAP Partylist Representative Nicanor Briones has confirmed that he was the lawmaker seen in a viral video watching a cockfight on his cellphone during a House session on Monday. However, Briones firmly denied allegations that the video involved e-sabong, the banned online cockfighting platform. “Malinis ang konsensiya ko. Hindi naman ako nagsasabong… fake news,” Briones … Read more
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac confirmed on Monday that nine Filipino crew members of the ill-fated MV Eternity C are currently in the custody of Houthi forces. The vessel was reported to have sunk in the Red Sea after sustaining heavy damage from a Houthi missile attack earlier this month. “The nine are in the … Read more
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has strongly denied allegations of corruption tied to supposed anomalous budget insertions in the proposed 2025 national budget, calling the reports “unfair” and part of a political demolition job. Escudero addressed the issue during a press briefing on Tuesday, June 29, following reports from VERA Files and Politiko that accused … Read more
Senator Rodante Marcoleta has officially been elected as the new chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee for the 20th Congress, a significant appointment that places him at the forefront of high-profile investigations involving public officials. The announcement was made during the Senate’s second plenary session, where the chamber revealed the full list of senators … Read more
The Senate of the Philippines has officially announced the list of senators who will chair the various standing committees for the 20th Congress. The committee chairmanships, a crucial element of the legislative process, reflect not only the expertise and political influence of each senator but also the policy priorities of the current administration. Marcoleta Leads … Read more
A viral video has sparked public outrage after it allegedly captured a sitting congressman watching an online cockfighting match, or e-sabong, during a crucial voting session for the next House Speaker. The incident occurred just hours before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. … Read more
Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Janice Degamo made an emotional and powerful statement at her first State of the Nation Address (SONA), using fashion as a form of protest and remembrance. The widow of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo honored her late husband’s memory and demanded justice for his assassination, which remains a haunting … Read more
Several senators have expressed strong opposition to the Supreme Court’s recent decision declaring the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. The ruling, which effectively halts the process initiated by the House of Representatives, has drawn backlash from opposition lawmakers who fear the move could undermine government accountability. Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros voiced deep … Read more
Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte departed for Singapore on Friday, July 25, 2025, along with his family and staff. This was confirmed by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director General Jaime Santiago in a statement to the media. According to Santiago, Duterte’s trip had been coordinated with relevant authorities, and there was no … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte secured a legal victory on Friday, July 26, 2025, as the Supreme Court of the Philippines unanimously ruled that the impeachment complaint filed against her by the House of Representatives was unconstitutional. In a press briefing, Supreme Court spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting explained, “The SC has ruled that the House impeachment … Read more