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08/06/2026

“Mindanao is now. They need the attention now.”

Nanawagan si Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Lunes ng pagkakaisa ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno at ng publiko, at hinikayat ang lahat na isantabi ang mga pagkakaiba sa pulitika at ituon ang atensyon sa pagtulong sa mga apektadong komunidad matapos ang malakas na lindol na tumama sa Mindanao.

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“Mindanao is now. They need the attention now.” Nanawagan si Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Lunes ng pagkakaisa ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno at ng publiko, at hinikayat ang lahat na isantabi ang mga pagkakaiba sa pulitika at ituon ang atensyon sa pagtulong sa mga apektadong komunidad ...

08/06/2026

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has taken steps to ensure that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte proceeds as scheduled.

In a June 7 letter, Cayetano directed Senate Secretary Atty. Jose Luis Montales to coordinate with Atty. Renato N. Bantug Jr. on possible interim administrative measures that would allow the Senate Impeachment Court to continue operating smoothly and without interruption.

08/06/2026

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, with the epicenter located east of Maasim, Sarangani, triggering widespread alarm across parts of Mindanao and disrupting routine activities at the start of the day.

Following the quake, PHIVOLCS issued a tsunami warning for several coastal areas, advising residents in low-lying shoreline communities to move inland and evacuate to higher ground.

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08/06/2026

Audience figures from media monitoring indicate that the June 4 Blue Ribbon Committee hearing led by the bloc of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano attracted substantially greater public attention than the June 8 hearing conducted by the rival Gatchalian bloc.

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MANILA, Philippines — Audience figures from media monitoring indicate that the June 4 Blue Ribbon Committee hearing led by the bloc of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano attracted substantially greater public attention than the June 8 hearing conducted by the rival Gatchalian bloc. Based on cons...

07/06/2026

Supporters of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano were spotted in New York City's iconic Times Square, displaying banners and messages of support as debates over Senate leadership continue back home in the Philippines.

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07/06/2026

Senator Erwin Tulfo apologized to members of the Cayetano bloc after threatening to arrest them and drag Senator Alan Peter Cayetano from the session hall over what he called an unauthorized hearing.

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Sunday Punch TV reports Senator Erwin Tulfo apologized to members o...

06/06/2026

During a public forum in Quezon City, Rep. Terry Ridon opened a suitcase containing mangoes and wigs, declaring that “not all suitcases contain money,” in an apparent attempt to ridicule the testimony of the so-called “18 Marines,” who have alleged that suitcases filled with cash were delivered to various personalities as part of an alleged corruption scheme involving flood control funds.

The gesture comes at a time when concerns over corruption, inflation, rising food prices, poverty, and worsening quality of life continue to rank among the top issues facing Filipino families. Recent surveys have consistently shown that economic hardship and government accountability remain among the public’s primary concerns.

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Quezon City — A member of the House impeachment prosecution panel drew criticism Friday after appearing to make light of allegations raised by a group of former Marines linking several public officials to the alleged distribution of cash-filled suitcases connected to flood control projects. During...

06/06/2026

A Facebook post by political commentator Krizette “Kiffy” Chu has resonated with thousands of Filipinos who remain frustrated by the country’s political direction but are refusing to give up hope.

Particular attention has focused on the effort by the bloc of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to continue the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into controversial flood control projects. This despite strong opposition from the Marcos-allied bloc led by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.

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A Facebook post by political commentator Krizette “Kiffy” Chu has resonated with thousands of Filipinos who remain frustrated by the country’s political direction but are refusing to give up hope. The post, which drew more than 11,000 reactions and hundreds of comments, was prompted by a simpl...

05/06/2026

A number of lawyers have pushed back on the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) recent statement that declared the Senate’s June 3, 2026 session “lawful and valid,” arguing that the constitutional issue remains open to debate.

While the IBP’s position has been welcomed by those who participated in the June 3 proceedings, lawyers who disagree with the statement stressed that constitutional interpretation does not end with one legal opinion, even if it comes from the country’s largest organization of lawyers.

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A number of lawyers have pushed back on the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) recent statement that declared the Senate’s June 3, 2026 session “lawful and valid,” arguing that the constitutional issue remains open to debate. In its statement released on June 4, the IBP – citing the ...

05/06/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has warned local government units about fake emails and messages using DILG and NBOO logos to solicit sensitive information.

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Sunday Punch TV reports The Department of the Interior and Local Go...