‘No work, no pay’ rule doesn’t apply to senators – Gatchalian

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 12/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — For absent senators, no work, no pay? According to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalina, despite continued absences, there are no rules preventing senators from receiving their salaries. “From what I know, there is no ‘no work,…

Remulla appointment as Ombudsman welcomed by senators

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 10/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Wednesday expressed confidence in the appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman, saying his experience in public service and firm stance on accountability would strengthen efforts to fight…

6 more senators received campaign donations from contractors – Comelec

John Eric Mendoza 10/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Six more senators received campaign donations from contractors, Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday. Garcia noted that the donors of these senators are among the 55 contractors who contributed during…

Cebu earthquake victims: Senators express sympathy to them

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 10/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Wednesday expressed sympathy to families and communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Tuesday night, while urging stronger disaster response and infrastructure safety measures. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the tragedy…

Senators of 19th Congress made P100B insertions in 2025 budget – Lacson

Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 09/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — “Almost all” senators in the 19th Congress inserted at least P100 billion worth of items in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This was according to Senate blue ribbon panel chair Panfilo Lacson on…

Dizon: Senators pin their hopes on him to stamp out corruption in DPWH

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 09/01/2025

MANILA – Senators on Sunday welcomed the appointment of former Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon as the new chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), expressing hope that his leadership would bring long-overdue reforms and stamp…

Sara Duterte impeach case: Lacson, Sotto to revive it if…

Krixia Subingsubing, Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 08/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Should the Supreme Court (SC) reverse its ruling declaring unconstitutional the articles of impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, which was transmitted to the Senate by the House of Representatives, then Senators Panfilo…

Senators back Marcos audit of flood control projects

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 07/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Monday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for an audit of flood control programs and for accountability over alleged misuse of public funds, saying the strong pronouncement during his fourth State of…

22 senators take oath as senator-judges in VP Sara impeachment

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 06/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines  – Twenty-two senators of the 19th Congress have officially taken their oath as senator-judges in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Francis Escudero, who first took his oath as a presiding…

How Cebu’s 3.4M voters shape 2025 Senate race outcome

Pia Piquero 05/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has once again proven its electoral significance after helping propel several candidates to the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections. How Cebu’s 3.4M voters shape 2025 Senate race outcome With more than…

Proclamation of 12 winning senators set May 17 – Comelec

Ferdinand Patinio 05/16/2025

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to proclaim the 12 winning senators on Saturday, five days after the May 12 midterm elections. In a press briefing on Friday, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the proclamation…

Rodrigo Duterte arrest: Gov’t execs deny coordinating with ICC over it

Agence France Presse 03/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week, with the country’s justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of…

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