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U.S. Democrats demand release of full Mueller report, documents
Top US congressional Democrats House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demand the full release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 US election
Senate minority seeks probe into China plane landings in Davao
Opposition senators file Senate Resolution No. 779, seeking to determine if the 'technical stops' of Chinese military planes in the Philippines violated the 1987 Constitution
Drilon says Duterte is right, peace talks should be in PH
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says holding the peace talks here will show the government's sincerity and confidence in both parties, and the communists' recognition of the legitimacy of the Philippine government
Opposition senators seek probe into Calida firm's gov't contracts
It remains to be seen if administration senators will indeed allow opposition senator Antonio Trillanes IV to lead an investigation into the contracts worth P261.39 million
13 Senators sign draft resolution asking SC to review Sereno ouster
The draft resolution asks the Supreme Court to review its decision to 'nullify the appointment' of Sereno as chief justice
Drilon on Charter Change, Bongbong Marcos on 2019 elections, Veloso’s birthday message | Evening wRap
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SC decision vs De Lima 'unfortunate,' say minority senators
The Supreme Court decision junking Senator Leila de Lima's petition 'highlighted Duterte's total control and manipulation of the three branches of government for his evil political ends,' says opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Senate minority renews call for 'incompetent' Aguirre's resignation
The Filipinos deserve better than a Cabinet official who resorts to spreading lies sowing intrigue and to name calling opposition senators say
Minority asks Pimentel to help reverse notice to visit De Lima
We hope that Senate President Pimentel will stand by his previous assertions of the Senate s independence says Liberal Party president Francis Pangilinan
Senate minority hits Gordon plan to file ethics case vs Trillanes
Is this ethics case meant to silence the opposition in the Senate and the critics of the administration? opposition senators ask
UN expert Agnes Callamard on Kian: 'Make his death the last'
The UN special rapporteur on summary executions sends her condolences to the family of the slain teenager on the day of his burial
Alvarez, Dela Rosa, Noriega | Evening wRap
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Lorenzana 'admits' not recommending martial law
Security officials told senators in a private briefing that the military could neutralize the Maute Group even without martial law the Senate minority bloc says
Opposition senators seek joint session on martial law
The joint congressional session is needed to check the validity of the proclamation and to prevent abuses all 6 minority senators say in a resolution
Senate minority bloc visits De Lima in detention
The minority bloc is keen on requesting the court to allow detained Senator Leila de Lima to attend critical Senate debates and votes
Don't dump old friends for new suitors, PH urged
What s the advantage of running away from the claws of the American eagle only to rush to the embrace of a Chinese or Russian bear? asks Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto
Recto: Give free tuition to 1M state college students in 2017 budget
The proposed fund if approved will be distributed to 114 state universities and colleges and will benefit students from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program households
14 things the Senate minority wants to see in the 2017 budget
UPDATED The list includes itemization of lump sum funds increased budget for health programs and trimming down of government overhead expenses
Duterte and the Senate: Of allies, critics, and in-betweens
While the President is expected to have smooth sailing ties with the House of Representatives his relationship with the Senate is less predictable
Recto: Senate minority won't oppose just for the sake of it
This is one Senate minority I assure you that will know when to stand its ground and when to seek common ground says new Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto
Sotto: Enrile back to Senate on Monday after SC ruling
After more than a year in detention Senator Juan Ponce Enrile will soon return to the Senate following the Supreme Court ruling granting him bail
Enrile advises allies: Don’t use SAF to hit Aquino
Minority senators visit their detained leader Juan Ponce Enrile who tells them: Don t use this hearing to hit the administration and to gain mileage
Senate implements Enrile suspension
The 90 day suspension ordered by the anti graft court starts September 1 Senate President Drilon says during the period Enrile is not allowed to file bills sign committee reports and receive salaries
HIGHLIGHTS: JV Ejercito counter-SONA
Senator JV Ejercito will deliver a counter SONA meant to fact check Aquino s inaccurate claims like the supposed quick response to Yolanda
Enrile OKs ‘fact-checking’ counter-SONA
Enrile approves the counter SONA of Senator JV Ejercito meant to fact check Aquino s inaccurate claims like the supposed quick response to Yolanda
Nancy Binay to file bill vs ‘forced savings’
Senator Nancy Binay wants to file a bill holding agencies liable for the implementation of projects they proposed under the national budget
Weaker Senate opposition without Enrile?
Deputy Minority Leader Vicente Tito Sotto III does not see any negative impact on checks and balances in the chamber We just have more work now
Senate minority bloc plans to deliver contra-SONA
Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile who is detained at Camp Crame gives his go signal
Full text: Miriam's 'Navigating the Crimes of the Plunder Mastermind'
Privilege speech of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago against Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile delivered on Dec 4 2013
Full text: Enrile on Miriam's lies, 'deep-seated animosity'
Privilege speech of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile delivered on Thursday Nov 7 2013
Enrile: Miriam cuckoo, inane, obsessive hater
The Senate Minority Leader cites personal reasons for Santiago s deep seated animosity against him The lady senator vows to retaliate on December 4
Ejercito on ‘pork’: Jinggoy can answer for himself
Sen JV Ejercito says he is sad for his brother but he leaves it up to him to answer the plunder complaint
'Minority wanted no names mentioned in Senate PDAF probe'
Did the minority indeed make a threat to bring down everyone if they were identified in the hearings? Not in the caucus says Senate President Drilon
Minority senators want answers from COA
Senate finance committee chair Francis Escudero says questions from senators should not be interpreted as pressure on COA in relation to the pork barrel scam
Senate minority slams uniform budget for oversight committees
Senators say the new system does not address the real issues behind bloated committees
Enrile hits majority’s committee changes
Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile says oversight committees don t have the same importance
Enrile bloc inclined to accept committees
Saying they are not sour graping minority senators are inclined to accept committee chairmanships
Drilon offers minority 5 ‘major’ committees
Will the Senate minority accept these major and relevant committees?
Senate to cut funding for oversight panels
Sen Ralph Recto says the Senate is discussing funding only 24 out of 35 oversight committees which duplicate the functions of regular committees
Drilon is Senate President again
UPDATE The staunch Aquino ally leads the Senate at a time of controversy and bitter rivalries
No committees for Enrile-led minority?
Sen Nancy Binay says the 6 person Senate minority is considering refusing committee chairmanships as a group
Nancy Binay: UNA to check DILG, CCT budget
Sen Nancy Binay says her plan to check the budget of the DILG and CCT has no political color
UNA split in Congress? Binay: That’s politics
UNA is minority in the Senate and majority in the House
Sotto on NP Senate leaders: Anyare?
Sen Tito Sotto says the Liberal Party not the Nacionalista Party should hold key posts in the Senate
Bong on tandem with Bongbong: Why not?
Is a 2016 tandem between Senators Bong Revilla and Bongbong Marcos in the works?
Jinggoy: Aquino must replace legislative liaison
Sen Estrada says PLLO chief Manuel Mamba is to blame for the lack of coordination between the Palace and Congress Mamba says Enrile refused to deal with him
Jinggoy: It’s Enrile for minority leader
Sen Jinggoy Estrada tells Sen Franklin Drilon he will still support Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile for the Senate presidency
Drilon on Senate funds: I’ve been fair
The likely Senate President says he stands on his record of fairness in the distribution of Senate funds
