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Bato confirmed no longer in Senate: Cayetano; Bato’s wife says he ‘took the opportunity’ during shooting chaos to escape
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa deliberately slipped out of the Senate following Wednesday night’s shooting chaos, with his own wife confirming the escape in a message relayed by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano during a press conference Thursday. “It is for this reason I am sure that Ronald…
Senate leadership shakeup not linked to Duterte impeachment, says Cayetano
Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, May 11, denied that the leadership change in the upper chamber was connected to the impending impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, even as the House of Representatives deliberated the articles of impeachment in its plenary…
Gordon warns senators: ‘EDSA Dos’ happened because people lost faith in impeachment process
Former Senator Richard Gordon is warning the Senate not to repeat the mistakes of the 2001 Estrada impeachment trial, saying the public uprising known as EDSA Dos was a direct consequence of people losing faith in the process. Gordon issued the warning in an interview on DZRH News program Special…
Veteran broadcast journalist Cesar Chavez named ‘Best AM radio program host’ at 20th UP Gandingan Awards
Veteran broadcast journalist Cesar Chavez has been named Best AM Radio Program Host at the 20th Gawad Gandingan Awards, organized by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society, an organization based at the University of the Philippines College of Development Communication. The Gawad Gandingan is an…
Lacson reveals Marcoleta talking points lifted directly from China’s foreign affairs ministry website
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, March 10, revealed that several talking points used by Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding the Kalayaan Island Group mirror statements published on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the People’s Republic…
Lacson trashes ‘minority report,’ says only Blue Ribbon Committee can issue flood probe findings
Senate President Pro Tempore and Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” Lacson rejected the so-called “minority report” on the flood control controversy, saying it disrespects both the committee and the entire Senate. “How will I respect a document that symbolizes disrespect towards…
Lacson vows to turn up heat on corruption in 2026, urges Marcos not to waver
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, January 2, said he will intensify his fight against corruption in 2026, invoking the Year of the Fire Horse as a moment to “turn up the heat” while expressing hope that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will show the same resolve. In a…
Lacson rejects ‘Senate pork’ claims, says funds realigned for uniformed personnel allowances
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, December 17, dismissed claims of an alleged ₱17.9-billion Senate pork barrel in the proposed 2026 national budget, saying the amounts were realigned to increase subsistence allowances for uniformed personnel. Lacson said accusations…
No Zoom testimony for Zaldy Co: Lacson
Senate President and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday, November 13, that there will be no testimony via Zoom for former Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co in the committee’s inquiry into alleged corruption behind anomalous flood control projects. Lacson, who recently…
ICC issues arrest warrant vs Sen. Bato Dela Rosa: Ombudsman Remulla
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with its ongoing probe into the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. This was confirmed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla during the DZRH News program “Executive…
‘Pork barrel ng DBM?’: Senators flag ghost projects in unprogrammed funds
Senators turned up the heat on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) over its handling of unprogrammed appropriations, warning that the ballooning funds are eerily becoming the agency’s version of pork barrel. “Ang magic, nasa DBM,” Senator Imee Marcos said, stressing that the DBM should…
Henry Alcantara to be detained for lying in Senate hearing
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara was cited in contempt by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday, September 18, for allegedly lying in its ongoing investigation into ghost flood control projects. Alcantara, already dismissed…
Curlee Discaya cited in contempt for lying about Sarah’s whereabouts
Contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya was cited in contempt by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday, September 18, after allegedly lying about the absence of his wife, Sarah Discaya, from the panel’s hearing on flood control projects. Curlee initially told senators that Sarah could not…
Lacson hopeful independent probe can bring justice to nation ‘drowning’ in corruption
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, September 15, expressed hope that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will bring justice to a nation he described as “drowning in corruption.” Lacson welcomed the appointment of former Supreme Court Justice…
DPWH a ‘big criminal syndicate’: Ping Lacson
A “big criminal syndicate.” That is how Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson branded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), blasting its flood control projects as fully funded yet unfinished, a claim that echoed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s own anger upon seeing the real state…