MANILA, Philippines — Minority senators on Monday criticized Sen. Imee Marcos over a video presentation alleging a plot to amend the Constitution, calling it propaganda and raising concerns over its impact on the Senate’s integrity.
Sherwin Gatchalian may emerge as the next Senate president amid talks of another leadership shakeup in the chamber, with backing reportedly coming from the “Solid Bloc 11” minority group and several senators expected to switch sides.
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Saturday warned that allowing the Senate to function as a “refuge for fugitives” could undermine public trust in law enforcement and weaken the justice system.
Rodante Marcoleta is facing plunder and three counts of indirect bribery complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged campaign donations amounting to P75 million, according to a complaint-affidavit obtained by Inquirer on Friday.
Fredderick Vida on Thursday warned that individuals who help or conceal Senator Ronald dela Rosa could face legal consequences following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court.
Several current and former lawmakers on Tuesday urged Philippine authorities to enforce a reported arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa after the Supreme Court of the Philippines denied his request for a temporary restraining order.
The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court on Monday for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with 23 senators taking their oath as judges and Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano presiding over the proceedings.
The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, voted Monday to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, formally directing her to answer the allegations contained in the articles of impeachment filed against her.
The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a series of motions filed by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, accusing him of using legal remedies to evade an alleged international arrest warrant and describing him as a “fugitive from justice.”
Alan Peter Cayetano formally wrote to senators informing them that the upper chamber will convene as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18, at 3 p.m. to hear the complaints against Sara Duterte.