Tag: Philippine Senate

Sen Padilla files bill to legalize civil partnerships for same-sex couples

SENATOR Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize civil partnerships for same-sex couples, granting them rights and protections similar to those...

Zubiri Warns of ‘Silent Epidemic,’ Files Bill to Ban Online Gambling Nationwide

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has denounced online gambling in the Philippines, calling it a “silent epidemic” that is quietly destroying Filipino lives. At the start...

VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial ‘not optional,’ must proceed under 20th congress — house prosecutor

MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must proceed under the 20th Congress and is not subject to the Senate’s discretion,...

Lacson Warns Senate Against Dismissing VP Sara Impeachment Complaint

Incoming Senator Panfilo Lacson warned his fellow senators against any move to dismiss the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson emphasized that...

VP Sara Duterte pleads ‘not guilty’ in impeachment case, calls complaint a ‘scrap of paper’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has pleaded not guilty to the impeachment charges filed against her, dismissing the verified complaint from the...

De Lima: VP Sara Fears Full Impeachment Trial Could Reveal Evidence of Fund Misuse

Representative-elect and former senator Leila de Lima alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte fears a full-blown impeachment trial, which could expose evidence of alleged...

Sen. Pimentel warns early dismissal of VP Duterte impeachment ‘unconstitutional’

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has cautioned that any attempt to terminate the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara...

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,...

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