Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was held in contempt and detained for 24 hours after allegedly lying to a House committee about missing a hearing. The inquiry continues as lawmakers push for accountability.
Senate President Chiz Escudero clarified that he would not automatically succeed Vice President Sara Duterte if she were ousted. He emphasized the constitutional procedures for succession amid ongoing discussions about Duterte’s political standing.
A P10-million budget allocation for Vice President Sara Duterte’s children’s book led to a heated debate with Senator Risa Hontiveros during a Senate hearing.
Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop responded to Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s accusations of opportunism among House members, challenging the senator’s credibility in the process.
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed indifference towards potential impeachment complaints, citing prior anticipation of such actions. She condemned the accusations against her family members as political harassment.
The Commission on Elections in the Philippines is investigating the multimillion-peso bribery case involving former chief Andres Bautista and Smartmatic, the voting machine provider for the 2016 elections.
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, for grave misconduct related to illegal gaming operations on her property.
House members criticize Senator Ronald Dela Rosa for attempting to disrupt investigations into drug war killings and the operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s net satisfaction rating has fallen to its lowest level since her election, despite being classified as ”good” in the latest Social Weather Stations survey.
Opposition Senator Risa Hontivero expressed support for the Court of Appeals’ freeze order on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s bank accounts, highlighting issues of greed as a concern.