MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured him that “it wasn’t government” that was behind the chaotic turn of events inside the Senate building on Wednesday evening. In a Facebook Live broadcast, Cayetano said Marcos called him to ask whether Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla had already arrived at the
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Bato dela Rosa surrender key to easing Senate tensions – lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines — The best way to ease tensions in the Senate is for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender to the proper authorities, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima and lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc said on Wednesday night. In a statement, De Lima said no one should be dragged into a commotion
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No winner in P99.52M Grand Lotto May 13 draw
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpots in the Wednesday, May 13, draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The winning combination for the Grand Lotto 6/55 was 39-29-45-02-38-43, carrying a jackpot prize of P99.52 million. PCSO said no bettor correctly guessed the combination. Also, no one hit
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Jonvic Remulla meets with senators after shots heard in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla met with several senators after multiple gunshots were heard inside the Senate on Wednesday night. In a Facebook livestream, Sen. Bong Go said in Filipino, “Secretary Jonvic Remulla is here to immediately investigate what really happened.” “Stay calm. Wait to see what really happened. To our fellow citizens
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NBI chief Matibag denies deploying agents to Senate amid gunshots
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said no agents from his agency had been deployed to the Senate after gunshots were heard in the chamber on Wednesday night. At least five shots were heard by journalists covering the Senate as tensions escalated amid speculation that authorities were moving to arrest
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Tecno Pop X 5G Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Tecno Pop X 5G The Tecno Pop X 5G was officially announced on April 20, 2026, and released on April 24, 2026. The 5G-ready budget smartphone is fueled with a 6500 mAh battery + 45W wired charging. The phone is available in two colors: ... Read more
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PUJ drivers in Lapu-Lapu, Cordova receive DSWD aid
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 661 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in Lapu-Lapu City and 99 PUJ drivers in the town of Cordova have received P5,000 in financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The payout was held at the city auditorium in Lapu-Lapu City in coordination with the Land
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House transmits impeachment case of Sara Duterte to Senate
The House of Representatives transmitted the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate Wednesday night.
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Chaos at the Senate as gunfire reports rock Bato standoff
Chaos gripped the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13, after reports of gunfire, a heavy law enforcement presence, and a tense standoff over the possible arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa trapped senators, media personnel, and staff inside the building.
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VIDEOS: Drama at the Senate over Bato dela Rosa’s ICC arrest
Videos captured the tension at the Senate on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the warrant to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
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