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Status quo: Tito Sotto reelected as Senate president
(3rd UPDATE) Despite initial reports of neophytes wanting a change in leadership, the old leaders remain: Juan Miguel Zubiri as Majority Leader, Ralph Recto as Senate President Pro-Tempore, and Franklin Drilon as Minority Leader
History repeats itself: Senate had mace-chase almost 30 years ago
In 1991, a controversial coup that sought to oust then Senate president Jovito Salonga triggered a childish mace-chase in the chamber
Inquirer news site's Pepsi Paloma articles now inaccessible
(5th UPDATE) 'The rape of Pepsi Paloma' and 'Was Pepsi Paloma murdered?' written by United States-based columnist Rodel Rodis are no longer available on Inquirer.net
'Iskul Bukol': Netizens slam Sotto over 'Bayang Magiliw' gaffe
Senate President Vicente Sotto III refers to the Philippine national anthem as 'Bayang Magiliw,' instead of its actual title, 'Lupang Hinirang'
Rappler Talk: The goals and challenges of the Senate under Tito Sotto
Rappler talks to Senate President Vicente Sotto III about his plans for the Senate, his stand on critical issues, the longest noontime show Eat Bulaga, and how he handles criticisms
Senate under Sotto to have 'cordial' working relationship with Duterte
'If the administration is pushing something for our countrymen, we will support it. If we feel it is not, then it is not…I think we can work with each other,' Senate President Vicente Sotto III tells Rappler
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Netizens hit Sotto's past blunders as he takes over Senate
After Vicente Sotto III's election as Senate president, some Filipinos remind the public about the controversies he got involved in before. But others say Sotto, as the most senior member of the Senate, deserves the post.
Sotto is Senate President, Morales’ 2017 net worth, PH on Chinese bombers | Evening wRap
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Tito Sotto elected as Senate president
(UPDATED) Vicente Sotto III, who takes over from Aquilino Pimentel III, says he is 'deeply humbled and sincerely grateful' for the opportunity to lead the Senate 'at this critical and challenging time'
Koko Pimentel resigns as Senate president
(3rd UPDATE) Aquilino Pimentel III nominates Vicente Sotto III as his successor, saying, 'This is an example of a peaceful and willing transfer of power in the Senate'
Malacañang on Sereno, Sotto on Senate presidency, Markle’s wedding dress | Evening wRap
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Sotto: I won’t allow Senate to be 'trampled' on
(UPDATED) Senators expect Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III to provide the kind of protective leadership that Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III failed to show when his party mate, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, attacked the Senate
Sereno on Duterte, Senate leadership, Trump on Mueller probe | Midday wRap
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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
Ex-presidents Estrada, Arroyo: Ed Angara's work 'larger than life'
(UPDATED) 'Edgardo Angara was a giant among legal luminaries and a skillful public servant. He wore many hats and he wore them well,' says former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her eulogy
Gov't officials pay tribute to ex-Senate president Edgardo Angara
'His name will always be prominent in the pages of our country's modern political history. He will be missed,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on former Senate president Edgardo Angara
Former Senate president Edgardo Angara dies
(3rd UPDATE) Angara's son, Senator Sonny Angara, says his father died 'from an apparent heart attack'
Senate President Tito Sotto? Likely this year, says Lacson
This change in Senate leadership could happen within the year, possibly in July or in October, when Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III files his certificate of candidacy for reelection
Calls to drop Sereno quo warranto intensify as supporters fast at SC
The looming May 11 voting schedule of the Supreme Court pushes former government officials to publish a manifesto on a newspaper and send it to the Senate, as several individuals fast in front of the Court
'Friends of the party' in initial NPC senatorial lineup
'They more or less fit into the ideals, objectives, and goals of the party,' says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III of the initial lineup of the Nationalist People's Coalition
Alfredo Lim joins Duterte’s PDP-Laban
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says, however, that the ruling party has yet to decide whether Lim will be its mayoral candidate in Manila against incumbent Joseph Estrada
PDP-Laban to give 'unknowns' shot at Senate slate – Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says the ruling party will consider even poor performers in surveys on possible senatorial aspirants
BBL passage by end of May? 'We'll still give it a try,' says Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says this follows the timeline of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, chair of the Senate subcommittee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
If SC ousts Sereno, Senate impeachment court may vote on validity of removal – Pimentel
If the Supreme Court ousts Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto when the Senate is already convened as an impeachment court, the latter can determine whether or not to proceed with the trial, says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III
Pimentel to Cordillerans: There'll be 2019 elections despite charter change efforts
One of the contested issues in Baguio about federalism is its effect on the Cordillera Administrative Region's quest for autonomy
Duterte rejects term extension, suspended polls
'There will be no suspension of elections, and there will be no term extension, especially for me,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells MindaNews
Rappler Talk: Koko Pimentel on leading the Senate under Duterte
What is it like to become Senate President under the Duterte administration?
SC asks Congress to explain why they did not convene on martial law
UPDATED The Supreme Court en banc gives the Senate and the House of Representatives 10 days to submit their comment
On Congress and martial law, 2 words: 'Duty' and 'review'
What is assigned to Congress is not just a discretion to revoke or not to revoke President Duterte s martial law declaration but a positive duty to review it
Pimentel to PNP: Stop sending bad cops to Mindanao
The senator from Cagayan de Oro asks fellow Mindanaoan national police chief Ronald dela Rosa: Don t give us your rogue policemen
Koko Pimentel's 2017 resolution? No more evasion of media
Oo walang habulan na Sabihin mo sa kanila media says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III in jest referring to one of his New Year s resolutions
Drilon hits Panelo on martial law: Review some more
I think it is time that Atty Panelo review basic legal principles to avoid issuing erroneous and reckless statements says Senate President Pro Tempore Franklin Drilon
1st in PH history: Father, son elected Senate President
Former Senate President Aquilino Nene Pimentel Jr led the chamber during the impeachment trial of then President Joseph Estrada
Cayetano: No bitterness but will stay 'independent'
I will follow my commitment to help and protect the President to act as a sort of vision keeper of the Duterte Cayetano campaign promises says Alan Cayetano after losing his bid to become Senate president
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Koko Pimentel, Migz Zubiri: 'Bitter rivals' no more
No less than Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri nominates his erstwhile rival and fellow Mindanaoan Koko Pimentel for Senate President
Koko Pimentel, Liberal Party, Brexit | 12PM wRap
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It's final: Koko Pimentel is new Senate President
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon is the new Senate President Pro tempore while Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III is the Majority Floor Leader
Alan Cayetano no-show at Senate opening
UPDATED The former running mate of President Duterte skips the Senate s opening session which elected Koko Pimentel – and not him – as Senate president
Pimentel: No showdown with Cayetano on Senate presidency
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III says he has ironed out the matter with his chief rival ahead of the opening of the 17th Congress
Koko Pimentel allays fears on shift to federal system
The system will retain the legislature says incoming Senate President Koko Pimentel as he seeks to allay Senate employees fears of unemployment
Ex-Senate leader Ernesto Maceda's sons: 'He died a happy man'
Maceda s sons also reveal how their last conversation with him showed that he was a public servant all the way
Palace, Binay lead tributes for ex-Senate leader Maceda
Senate President Franklin Drilon says the chamber is coordinating with the family for a necrological service for the late senator
Ex-Senate President Ernesto Maceda dies
UPDATED Ernesto Maceda dies Monday night June 20 due to multiple organ failure according to his daughter in law Rica Vergara Maceda
Why Koko over Alan? Sotto points to Cayetano's restrictions
Our group was not excited about it not happy about that kind of situation We decided to explore other possibilities Senator Vicente Sotto III says of Cayetano s supposed committee restrictions
Drilon: I'm openly giving up Senate presidency to Koko Pimentel
Yes no rancor I didn t aspire for it says the Senate top leader on relinquishing his post to Senator Koko Pimentel an ally of president elect Rodrigo Duterte
Koko Pimentel will be next Senate president – Drilon
Senate President Franklin Drilon says 17 senators are supporting Pimentel s bid
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