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Your questions on the latest impeachment developments answered here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/frequently-asked-questions-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/ @here
A COA performance audit report flags the PITX construction cost for nearly doubling to P4.7 billion, citing lack of justification and significant delays in the project's completion. Full story here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-questions-pitx-project-construction-cost-2025/
Response of Senator Risa Hontiveros to Senate Impeachment Court Spokesperson on convening of impeachment court "Atty. Tongol is entitled to speak in his own capacity, but, with all due respect, he does not reflect the voice of the Senate. "As a deliberative body, the strength of the Senate is in its collective judgement. Based on his statements at a recent press conference, he represents only the position of the Presiding Officer. But he does not represent mine, as one of the Senator-Judges. "Hindi tugma ang matagal na nilang sinasabi na hindi pwedeng mag-convene at gumalaw ang Impeachment Court hanggang magsimula ang 20th Congress. Ngunit sa kabilang banda, dinidesisyunan na nila— unilaterally— ang mga panuntunan sa Impeachment Court. "Out of respect for the institution, I hope we can be more mindful of process and allow us Senator-Judges to decide only when we are properly convened."
Kaya pala tama yong sinabi ni Senator Migz na "dictatorial" si SP Cheeze E. 😠
Read @Dwight de Leon - Rappler's piece on the proposal for an open bicam: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/things-to-know-open-bicam-campaign-help-transparency-budget-process/
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TIBA-TIBA NOON? Dumami talaga ang mga kontrata ng PrimeWater noong nakaraang administrasyon habang DPWH Secretary si Mark Villar, na kapatid ng may-ari ng PrimeWater na si Manuel Paolo Villar. Attached agency ng DPWH ang LWUA na namamahala sa mga water district kung saan nakuha ang mga kontratang ito.
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Congressman Nonoy Libanan says 26 lawmakers have supported his bid to be minority leader again. • Rep. Leila De Lima (Mamayang Liberal) • Rep. Audrey Zubiri (3rd District, Bukidnon) • Rep. Renee Louise Co (Kabataan) • Rep. Niko Raul Daza (1st District, Northern Samar) • Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula (Akbayan) • Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales (Lone District, Eastern Samar) • Rep. Roberto Gerard Nazal Jr. (Bagong Henerasyon) • Rep. Elijah San Fernando (Kamanggagawa) • Rep. Jan Rurik Padiernos (Galing sa Puso) • Rep. Mary Girlie Veloso (Malasakit at Bayanihan) • Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman-Luistro (1st District, Albay) • Rep. Kaka Bag-ao (Lone District, Dinagat Islands) • Rep. Jesus Suntay (4th District, Quezon City) • Rep. Antonio Tinio (ACT Teachers) • Rep. Terry Ridon (Bicol Saro) • Rep. Percival Cendaña (Akbayan) • Rep. Richard Gomez (4th District, Leyte) • Rep. Stephen James Tan (1st District, Samar) • Rep. Reynolds Michael Tan (2nd District, Samar) • Rep. Allan Ty (LPGMA) • Rep. Sergio Dagooc (APEC) • Rep. Presley De Jesus (PHILRECA) • Rep. Jernie Jett Nisay (Pusong Pinoy) • Rep. JC Abalos (4Ps)
They are:
• Rep. Chel Diokno (Akbayan)
• Rep. Edgar Erice (2nd District, Caloocan City)
Senator Migz Zubiri holds press briefing. He is expected to answer questions regarding the race for the Senate presidency. Last week, Zubiri said that he is supporting Senator Tito Sotto for the Senate’s top post, as he expressed his dissatisfaction with SP Chiz Escudero’s leadership. @here
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It can be recalled that Zubiri was ousted in May 2024. He was replaced by Escudero.
What’s happening in the Senate in the lead up to the opening of the 20th Congress? Are there negotiations for key committee chairmanships? Who will compose the majority? I gave a glimpse here. pls read if you haven’t https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/race-senate-presidency-chiz-escudero-tito-sotto-20th-congress/
The Comelec en banc issues a certificate of finality for its decision annulling Joey Chua Uy’s proclamation as Manila 6th district representative. The poll body directs the Manila City Board of Canvassers to reconvene and proclaim second placer Bienvenido Abante Jr.
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"Naawa nga ako kay Senator Risa.... Sabi niya gagawa siya ng sariling bloke na independent bloc e ngayon ay mag isa na lang siya," says Senator Migz Zubiri https://www.rappler.com/philippines/zubiri-says-hontiveros-most-welcome-join-senate-minority-bloc/
Really, Sen. Migz? 🤔
What do you think? Would joining the Senate minority bloc -- alongside the Veteran bloc-- be beneficial for Hontiveros?
Really, Sen. Migz? 🤔
Zubiri’s statement appeared to allude to Aquino and Pangilinan’s reported plan to join the Senate majority bloc—a move also mentioned by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada in a radio interview last Saturday.
A source close to Kiko-Bam's camp also confirmed this to me, saying that negotiations actually started as early as May.
Zubiri’s statement appeared to allude to Aquino and Pangilinan’s reported plan to join the Senate majority bloc—a move also mentioned by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada in a radio interview last Saturday.
Thank you, Bonz. Kindly keep us updated.