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The Philippine Senate experienced a significant leadership change as Senator Francis Escudero was elected Senate President, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. The move, which involved a majority vote and the appointment of new committee chairpersons, was met with protests from Cayetano, who insisted he remained the legitimate leader.
Philippine authorities, including the NBI and CIDG, are actively searching for former PNP chief Bato dela Rosa, who is presumed armed and dangerous, and have urged him to surrender. Senator Robin Padilla has stated that dela Rosa only hitched a ride and he was unaware of his destination, while officials warn Padilla could face obstruction charges if he is harboring the fugitive.
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos need not be prosecuted outside the country for crimes against humanity cases since local courts are capable of holding trials for such, members of the Senate minority bloc said on Tuesday. The sentiment was made when minority senators presented Senate Resolution 307, or the “Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate of
The Philippine Senate failed to convene its regular session after the majority group and presiding officers were absent, following a minority bloc walkout last week. Minority senators waited for over an hour, but the chamber could not proceed.
Sen. Erwin Tulfo said Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano changed a planned all-member caucus on Wednesday, May 13, into a majority-only meeting, which is why minority senators had already left the…
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines, resulted in four deaths and left 12 people missing before rescue operations were officially concluded. Survivors reported children were inside the site prior to the collapse.
The Philippine Senate has adopted a minority-led resolution aimed at protecting Filipinos from extradition without prior local and legal remedies, introduced after minority senators raised concerns.