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Preparations are in full swing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, scheduled to begin on July 6, with the Senate impeachment court approving 92 trial days. Discussions include potential lower conviction thresholds, rules for private prosecutors, and the opening of tax records, while the Vice President's camp opposes allowing private prosecutors to question witnesses.
A scheduled flood control hearing by the Cayetano bloc will no longer proceed at its intended venue, with a spokesperson stating it will instead be treated as a free speech expression.
A fact-check report has debunked claims of a mass resignation among senators associated with the Cayetano bloc, stating that no verified news reports or official Senate statements confirm such an event.
Erwin Tulfo has filed a lawsuit against 18 former soldiers concerning claims they made about a shifting suitcase. Tulfo stated that these claims were made during a proceeding led by the Cayetano bloc, which he asserts was not an official Senate hearing.
Lawmakers have dismissed the replay of the 'maleta' incident as 'lies' ahead of the Vice President's trial. This comes as the Cayetano bloc defied the new majority by holding a hearing on the matter.
A contested Senate hearing led by the Cayetano bloc in the Philippines is alleged to have provided a platform for 'ex-Marines' to attack political rivals, including Senator Tito Sotto.
The Philippine Senate is on track to begin Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 6, with preparations underway for security and pre-trial matters. Discussions have included the conviction threshold and the potential role of Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer, which some groups oppose due to concerns about Senate credibility.
The Senate bloc led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the recent revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian and void the June 3 session.
Senate lawyers in the Philippines are reportedly considering filing usurpation complaints against the Cayetano bloc for conducting an unauthorized hearing.
Senator Erwin Tulfo issued an apology to the Cayetano bloc senators after he threatened to arrest them for holding an unauthorized hearing.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla escorted 'ex-Marines' to the Senate plenary hall, an event described as 'tulakan' tales, amidst an ongoing power struggle for Senate control between the Gatchalian and Cayetano blocs.
The Philippine Senate failed to convene its regular session after the majority group and presiding officers were absent, following a minority bloc walkout last week. Minority senators waited for over an hour, but the chamber could not proceed.
Senator Mark Villar was not among the signatories of a Supreme Court petition filed by the Cayetano bloc to nullify Senate proceedings that appointed Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.
A venue has canceled the off-site 'blue ribbon' hearing organized by the Cayetano bloc, though the gathering proceeded despite the cancellation. This incident highlights tensions surrounding the planned proceedings.
The Philippine Senate is experiencing a leadership dispute, with Senator Alan Cayetano insisting on his Senate presidency despite a rival bloc rejecting his offer for joint sign-off on documents. This has led to a situation described as having "two Senates."
A Blue Ribbon Committee hearing in the Philippine Senate has drawn significant controversy, with accusations of it being a 'bogus' and 'staged' event aimed at destabilization or a 'naked grab for power.' Lawmakers have criticized the proceedings, with some suggesting it was an attempt to divert attention from impeachment efforts.
A Senate probe into flood control projects has commenced under the leadership of Senator Pia Cayetano, who subsequently withdrew invitations to 18 'ex-Marines' to participate in the inquiry. Senator Erwin Tulfo also provided a briefing on the Senate shakeup and confirmed the probe's new date.