Gatchalian has been elected as the new Senate President, following a leadership dispute. He conceded to the new leader, promising to uncover the truth. A political professor noted the relief but warned of continued challenges to the country's democracy.
Alex Vindman, a key witness in Trump's first impeachment, discusses his Senate run, opposition to the Iran war, and views on national security, after moving to Florida to escape politics.
Civil society groups have launched Bantay Senado (Senate Watch), a coalition of over 350 volunteers including students and young professionals, to ensure transparency and fairness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The non-partisan group aims to monitor the proceedings, with convenor Cleve Arguelles emphasizing the public's role as a participant.
The arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on corruption charges has created an 11-11 tie in the Philippine Senate, potentially stalling legislation and complicating Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial.
The Philippine Senate has opened an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte amid political turmoil. The trial follows a leadership change in the Senate and the re-emergence of a pro-Duterte senator wanted by the ICC. Duterte faces accusations of misusing public funds and threatening the president.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
Donald Trump attacked Senator Bill Cassidy as a "disloyal disaster" on Truth Social before Cassidy's defeat in the Louisiana Republican primary. Cassidy was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in 2021.
The Philippines vice-president is accused of misusing public funds, amassing unexplained wealth, and of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the first lady and the former house speaker.
The Philippines vice-president is accused of misusing public funds, amassing unexplained wealth, and of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the first lady and the former house speaker.
The Philippines vice-president is accused of misusing public funds, amassing unexplained wealth, and of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the first lady and the former house speaker.
Congressman Antonio Tinio of ACT Teachers Partylist predicts the Senate will begin impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio after May 4 when the Senate resumes. Under the 1987 Constitution, the 24-member Senate must sit as senator-judges to try the vice-president, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III presiding. Duterte-Carpio stated on January 29 that she and her husband retained lawyers as early as Q4 2023 after a House member announced plans to file a case against her.
