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Argentina's Senate began treatment of the electoral reform pushed by Javier Milei's government this Wednesday. The Constitutional Affairs Committee meeting highlighted tensions between the ruling party and allies over handling Ficha Limpia.

12 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Five senators filed a resolution on May 12, 2026, urging Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to authorities following the International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him.

Lawmakers are accelerating efforts to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act through the Senate, with a key committee markup scheduled for the week of May 11. White House and congressional officials are pushing for passage by July 4 amid ongoing negotiations over stablecoin rules and ethics provisions.

5 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following his announcement earlier this week, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivered a chairman’s progress report on the Senate blue ribbon committee’s flood control probe on May 5, 2026, despite failing to secure enough votes for formal filing. He cited the public’s urgent demand for transparency on the flood control scandal, with only seven senators signing the report.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson will deliver a 'Chairman’s Progress Report' on the flood control scandal as a privilege speech when the Senate resumes session. In a dzMM interview, he said it may occur tomorrow or Tuesday and include new documents or evidence. He called the scandal worse than the pork barrel scam.

2 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Senate may convene as an impeachment court this month and start a full trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said. This timeline depends on the House of Representatives approving the complaint. Duterte faces accusations of misusing confidential funds and other charges.