Former Senate president Franklin Drilon has urged Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to accept the current Senate reorganization for the sake of the country and to elevate his constitutional grievances to the Supreme Court.

Senator Franklin Drilon has urged the Supreme Court to expedite its ruling on the legality of 'unprogrammed' funds included in the national budget. He emphasized the importance of an early decision on this matter.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon stated that Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano must take full responsibility for the gunfire incident inside the Senate building, asserting that the leadership had 'lost control of the situation'.

A leadership dispute in the Philippine Senate escalated on Thursday, June 4, with former Senate President Franklin Drilon stating that Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's leadership is valid unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise. Drilon also suggested that the Supreme Court's intervention is needed to resolve the ongoing row.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon stated that the Philippine Senate can adjourn sine die without convening, following the majority bloc's refusal to open the session. The legislative calendar sets the adjournment for Friday, June 5.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon asserted that there is no legal basis for placing a senator under 'protective custody' to prevent arrest, pushing back against Senate claims.

Former Senator Franklin Drilon, Senator Raffy Tulfo, and former Education Secretary Leonor Briones have denied accusations of receiving kickbacks from 'ex-Marines,' who repeated their claims and named Sotto and Tulfo.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon stated that suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca 'exposed the chamber to danger' during a recent shooting incident in the Senate.