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Escudero looks forward to working with Sotto-led senate minority bloc

SENATE President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed optimism about collaborating with the minority bloc led by Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as the 20th Congress...

Escudero Rejects Call to Inhibit from VP Duterte’s Impeachment Trial

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced he will not inhibit himself as the presiding officer in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara...

Senators Divided on Next Senate President Ahead of 20th Congress Opening

As the 20th Congress officially opens on July 28, all 24 senators will vote to elect a new Senate President. The top contenders are current...

Analyst: Impeachment Case Must Undergo Trial Under Philippine Constitution

A political analyst and constitutional law expert emphasized that an impeachment case cannot be dismissed without trial, as required by the Philippine Constitution. This statement...

VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial delayed

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has officially postponed the start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, citing the need to reorganize...

Delay in VP Sara’s Impeachment Trial, Unconstitutional – De Lima

Former Senator and Congressman-elect Leila de Lima believes Senate President Francis Escudero’s move to delay the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte violates...

Senate Sets VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Articles Presentation for June 11 to Prioritize Key Bills

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero confirmed that the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte will be formally presented on June 11, 2025,...

De Lima Says Constitution, Not Supreme Court, Should Compel Congress to Pass Anti-Dynasty Law

Former Senator Leila De Lima believes that it is the Constitution—not the Supreme Court—that should compel lawmakers to pass legislation banning political dynasties. De Lima...

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