In a significant turn of events, the Senate voted 18-5-0 on Tuesday to approve a motion filed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, directing the return of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. Senator Cayetano’s motion amended an earlier proposal from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, which sought … Read more
The Philippine Senate officially convened as an Impeachment Court on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, marking the historic start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The solemn proceeding commenced with senators taking their oaths as judges, donning traditional crimson robes, a symbol of their constitutional role in deciding the fate of the second-highest official of … Read more
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has recommended the filing of multiple criminal, civil, and administrative cases against Vice President Sara Duterte and other accountable officials over the alleged misuse of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd). In a committee report presented … Read more
In a significant development at the Philippine Senate, 11 senators have formally expressed their support for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III’s motion to convene as an impeachment court. This came shortly after a temporary suspension of the plenary session, marking a critical step forward in addressing the impeachment proceedings set before the upper … Read more
In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to extend the term of elected officials in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) system. House Bill (HB) No. 11287, which aims to amend provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of … Read more
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has officially taken his oath as the presiding officer of the impeachment court that will oversee the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Senate on Monday, June 9, following a motion by Senator Joel Villanueva. Escudero’s assumption as presiding officer signals the formal … Read more
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla confirmed on Monday, June 9, 2025, that several of Vice President Sara Duterte’s allies in the Senate are independently drafting resolutions to block her impending impeachment, which is scheduled to move forward in the House of Representatives on June 11. Padilla has taken the lead by filing Senate Resolution No. 1371, … Read more
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo proved once again that he is a dominant force in the world of gymnastics, reclaiming the gold medal in the floor exercise category at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships held on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Competing in front of an energized crowd, Yulo delivered a near-flawless routine that … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), in coordination with the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), issued a lahar advisory on the evening of June 6, 2025, following significant rainfall in the vicinity of Kanlaon Volcano. According to PAGASA Regional Weather Advisory No. 2, the Negros Island Region has been experiencing … Read more
More than 100 faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law), one of the country’s premier institutions for legal education, have issued a compelling open letter urging the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The letter, signed by 120 professors and lecturers, argues that … Read more