A civil society group on Wednesday filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman accusing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, Sen. Robin Padilla, and suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca of obstruction of justice in connection with the alleged escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
North Korea’s production of weapons grade nuclear material has more than doubled in the past five years, leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday, vowing an “exponential” increase in military nuclear capabilities.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations between the United States and Iran are progressing and could produce results as early as this weekend, despite Iran’s assessment that no significant breakthrough has been achieved.
California election officials on Tuesday continued counting ballots in the state’s gubernatorial primary, with Xavier Becerra leading early results and candidates Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton competing for the second spot in the November general election to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.