Sotto keeps Senate presidency as leadership discussions surface
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III (left) and Sen. Loren Legarda shown in separate photos On February 4, 2026. Legarda emerged as the central figure in internal discussions on a…
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House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos recuses himself from impeachment-related discussions
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos said he would step aside from committee-level discussions on impeachment-related matters to avoid any perception of conflict. – Photo Courtesy of the House of Representatives Decision framed as a…
Sen. JV Ejercito faces ethics complaint over alleged inaction
Joseph Victor Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, faces an ethics complaint alleging inaction on a pending case against Francis Escudero. MANILA — An ethics complaint has been filed against Joseph…
Marcos reflects on early reluctance to enter politics in interview with student journalists
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo courtesy of Malacañang Palace In a podcast interview with student editors, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. describes how his entry into politics evolved over time,…
House suspends Barzaga for 60 days without pay over social media posts
Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga speaks at the plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City during a recent session. The chamber voted to suspend him for 60 days…
Palace says Marcos family open to lifestyle check
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their sons in an undated family photo. Malacañang said the First Family is open to a lifestyle check under existing…
Bersamin rejects resignation rumors as Palace faces pressure over flood-control scandal
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (PNA photo) Executive secretary says he remains on the job as investigations widen MANILA — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sunday, November 16, 2025, denied rumors that he…
Zaldy Co’s ₱100 billion budget allegation sparks scrutiny as officials push back
Zaldy Co speaks in a video statement released online, where he details his version of events surrounding the 2025 budget process. Budget Secretary Pangandaman, Malacañang and key lawmakers highlight procedural…
Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101, key figure in Philippine political history
Enrile in 2017 (via Wikimedia Commons) Enrile was a central figure in both martial law and the EDSA transition. MANILA – Juan Ponce Enrile, whose political life spanned the post-war republic,…
Zaldy Co won’t come home, cites threats to his life
Former congressman Zaldy Co remains abroad, citing threats to his life, as multiple Philippine agencies pursue graft and flood-control corruption probes. The House, DOJ, and Senate move to compel his…
Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman of the Philippines
President Marcos names Justice Secretary Boying Remulla as Ombudsman to lead anti-corruption efforts under Bagong Pilipinas.- (PH DOJ official photo) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary…
Kiko Barzaga calls for Marcos resignation, testing limits of ‘meow’ politics in Congress
Known for his self-styled “Congressmeow” persona, Kiko Barzaga, relaxes with rescued cats in his district and often brings one to the House of Representatives. His animal welfare advocacy is central to his…
Senate and the DOJ clash over witness protection: must applicants return public funds first?
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla (left) and Senator Rodante Marcoleta (right) clashed over whether applicants for witness protection must return alleged ill-gotten wealth before being admitted into the program,…
PH lawmaker Zaldy Co resigns as flood-control probe intensifies
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co. (Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau) Manila – Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, a party-list lawmaker representing Ako Bicol, resigned on Monday, Sept….
Baguio Mayor Magalong quits as ICI adviser; retired PNP chief Azurin to take over
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (left) resigned as ICI adviser citing conflict-of-interest concerns. Retired Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was named as his replacement. (Photos from City Government of…
Charges pile up as Zaldy Co, Villanueva, Estrada, and Revilla face flood-control controversy
Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co of Ako Bicol Party-list, implicated in Senate hearings and DOJ–NBI findings on alleged flood-control anomalies involving billions in public works contracts. (House of Representatives photo) The…
Romualdez’ exit as Speaker of the House draws renewed attention to wife in Congress
Rep. Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt Romualdez is a former beauty queen and now serves in the House of Representatives under the Tingog Party-list. – Photo credit: Tingog Party-list / Office of…
Philippines sees major leadership shake-up as Romualdez quits, Dy elected House Speaker
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (left) and Isabela Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, photographed in their official portraits as members of the 20th Congress. – Photo credit: House of Representatives…
Discaya Flood-Control Kickback Scandal Widens; Lawmakers Issue Denials
Contractors Sarah and Pacifico ‘Curlee’ Discaya II testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Sept. 8, 2025, where they accused several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways…
Hontiveros calls on President Marcos to “lead by example” by releasing his SALN; Palace says he’s “ready”
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Tulfo: Anti-dynasty bills face uphill battle as many lawmakers are relatives
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
Marcos: dismissal of Duterte impeachment based on procedure, not guilt or innocence
BENGALURU, INDIA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, August 8, that the Supreme Court’s decision voiding the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte did not address the substance of…
Divided senate delays Duterte impeachment trial in final days of 19th congress
Senators clash over timeline, constitutional duty as House prosecutors prepare for June 11 session MANILA – Nearly four months after the House of Representatives transmitted articles of impeachment against Vice President…
Race for Senate Presidency Heats Up: Marcos, Sotto, Others Floated as Potential Contenders
Photos courtesy of the Senators social media accounts MANILA — As the 20th Philippine Congress prepares to resume its second regular session in July, political murmurs are growing over a…