A Senate probe into flood control projects has commenced under the leadership of Senator Pia Cayetano, who subsequently withdrew invitations to 18 'ex-Marines' to participate in the inquiry. Senator Erwin Tulfo also provided a briefing on the Senate shakeup and confirmed the probe's new date.

Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson criticized Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional remark about lack of concern, noting that the majority bloc was able to go live on Facebook on the night of a shooting incident.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro parodied Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional statements on the Senate floor during a livestream, repeating a meme and her tearful remarks.

Social media users have widely commented on Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional display, with many describing it as 'acting' and creating satirical content.

A militant fisherfolk group has accused Senator Pia Cayetano of feigning emotion in the Senate, labeling her display as 'crocodile tears' intended to divert public attention. This incident, among others, has sparked discussion about a 'Senate Snowflake Squad,' referring to politicians perceived as overly sensitive and emotional to criticism.

Senator Pia Cayetano has been appointed as the new chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee following a leadership change that saw her brother, Alan Peter Cayetano, become Senate president.