Senate

The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, along with former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, to respond to an obstruction of justice complaint.

June 23, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni contradicted Patricia Bullrich on Tuesday and said he is available to deliver his management report in the Senate on July 2. The head of the ruling bloc had announced the suspension of the presentation to avoid political wear.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president on June 17 during a special session, ending a monthlong leadership crisis. Former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano conceded hours before the vote.

June 17, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Representative Mike Collins defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's Republican Senate primary runoff in Georgia. The Trump-backed candidate will face Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff in November. In the gubernatorial race, businessman Rick Jackson upset Trump-endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.

Alleged former security aides of ex-congressman Zaldy Co rehashed corruption allegations during a June 16, 2026 event in Mandaluyong City that was billed as a Senate hearing but became a press briefing.

June 16, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Philippine Senate convened a special session on Wednesday, June 17, to address pending legislation and appointments as Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano conceded that the bloc led by acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian now has the numbers to elect a new leader.