The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Wednesday suspended its ninth public hearing on the flood control scandal, originally scheduled for June 4, following directives issued by acting Senate leader Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian amid an ongoing dispute over Senate leadership.
The Senate resumed session on Wednesday after Sen. Francis Escudero joined the minority-led bloc, enabling a quorum that allowed senators to reorganize the chamber, elect new officers, and adjourn the first regular session of the 20th Congress ahead of its scheduled break.
President Donald Trump appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to serve as director of national intelligence on Tuesday, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, according to a social media announcement from Trump.
Victor Wembanyama will lead the San Antonio Spurs into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday as the team faces the New York Knicks in a championship series featuring two franchises pursuing a title in different eras of drought.
Senators from the minority bloc called on Tuesday for the resignation of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano after the majority bloc failed to attend plenary sessions for a second consecutive day, preventing the Senate from holding a quorum.
Rabiya Mateo said she is not planning to run for public office after conducting an outreach program at her former school in Iloilo, where she distributed school supplies and meals to students.
BTS will bring back its variety series “Run BTS” and release the song “Come Over” as part of its annual Festa celebration marking the group’s debut anniversary on June 13, according to a schedule released Monday.
Broadcast journalist Karen Davila criticized senators who appeared emotional during the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on June 1, saying their reactions should instead focus on the plight of affected Filipinos.
The North Central Texas region is projected to surpass a population of 9 million within the next year, according to data released by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
The Philippines’ Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3×3 basketball team opened its campaign in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Women’s World Cup with two losses in Group C matches held Monday.