Day: June 10, 2025

Manila: The Senate on Tuesday formally convened as an impeachment court, with 22 senators taking their oath as judges in the historic trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, serving as presiding officer, led the oath-taking ceremony, marking the chamber’s assumption of its constitutional mandate to try the impeachment complaint transmitted by the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, moments after the Senate organized itself, Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa delivered a lengthy privilege speech questioning the constitutionality of the impeachment complaint. He moved for its outright dismissal, citing what he described as

Manila: The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has decided to return the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte to the House of Representatives. The decision, made by a vote of 18-5, rejects calls for outright dismissal but leaves the case open for further action. This move is seen as a compromise to maintain constitutional integrity while not prematurely ending the proceedings. According to Philippines News Agency, the motion was introduced by Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano and was crafted to ensure that the constitutional process is respected without delivering a final judgment on the case. Cayetano highlighted

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed Secretary Jay Ruiz to persist in his responsibilities as the head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). According to Philippines News Agency, PCO Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro conveyed during a Palace briefing that the President encouraged Secretary Ruiz to maintain his work. The Commission on Appointments (CA) was initially set to review Ruiz’s appointment on June 3, but the session was postponed due to time constraints. Castro emphasized that the CA’s scheduling change will not interfere with the PCO’s ongoing initiatives to combat fake news and misinformation. She noted

Manila: The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has issued a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, directing her to respond to the articles of impeachment within 10 days of receipt. This development follows a decision by the Senate to return the complaint to the House of Representatives for further clarification, as announced by Senate President and presiding officer Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero. According to Philippines News Agency, the Senate voted 18-5 to return the complaint, but Escudero emphasized that this action does not equate to a dismissal of the case. The impeachment process remains active, and the issuance

Manila: Most areas in the country will experience rains due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday. This weather pattern is expected to bring occasional rains over Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. According to Philippines News Agency, “habagat” will also cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Metro Manila, Calabarzon, the Bicol Region, and the rest of Central Luzon and Mimaropa, as well as the Visayas. The weather bureau has warned that moderate to heavy rains in these regions could result in floods or landslides. Elsewhere in the country,