Author: Pop News
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Senate Shakeup, Budget Shifts, and Public Scrutiny: What’s Driving Today’s Power Moves?
The political atmosphere in the Philippines is heating up this week as major developments unfold in the Senate and beyond. In just a span of days, leadership changes, budget decisions, and high-profile hearings have reshaped the landscape in ways that could have lasting impacts on governance and public trust. Sotto Back in Power On Monday,… Read more
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Marcos Orders Review as Calls Mount to Slash Flood-Control Budget
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has clarified that there will be no zero budget for flood-control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in 2026, despite strong calls from lawmakers to drastically reduce or even scrap the allocation. Under the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), around ₱274.9 billion has been earmarked for… Read more
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Panfilo Lacson Takes Over Blue Ribbon Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has been named the new chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, further strengthening his role in the chamber’s oversight functions. Lacson’s appointment came on September 8, 2025, as part of the sweeping leadership changes that installed Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as Senate President. He succeeds Senator… Read more
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Tito Sotto Reclaims Senate Presidency After Escudero’s Ouster
Manila, Philippines — September 9, 2025. Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has officially returned to the Senate’s top leadership post after a dramatic shake-up on the Senate floor Monday, September 8. During the plenary session, 15 senators voted to unseat incumbent Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, citing disagreements over leadership style and policy… Read more
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Most Electric Cooperatives Charge Less Than Meralco, Says NEA
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has revealed that 90 out of 121 electric cooperatives nationwide—roughly 74%—offer cheaper electricity rates compared to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor. According to NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda, this remains true despite Meralco’s operations in urban centers with advanced infrastructure, while most cooperatives serve far-flung… Read more
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18 Ex-NPA Rebels Granted Amnesty in Northern Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — At least 18 former communist rebels who surrendered to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) and the Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) have been granted amnesty by the government as part of efforts to reintegrate former New People’s Army (NPA) members into mainstream society. The amnesty was issued in coordination with the military,… Read more
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House to Appeal SC Ruling on Sara Duterte Impeachment Case
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives announced on Sunday that it will file a motion for reconsideration against the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. The Supreme Court on Friday halted the planned Senate trial, citing a constitutional prohibition against conducting more than one impeachment proceeding… Read more
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PNP Chief Torre Won’t Entertain New Challenge After Baste Duterte No-Show at Ring Match
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he will no longer entertain suggestions to reschedule his much-anticipated ring match with Davao City acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, who failed to show up at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. “I think so [I will no longer entertain him], marami… Read more
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Survey: 8 in 10 Filipinos Want Sara Duterte to Face Impeachment Trial
MANILA, Philippines — A recent Octa Research survey revealed that 80% of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should face an impeachment trial in the Senate. The nationwide survey, conducted from July 12 to 17, polled 1,200 adult respondents, just days before the Supreme Court declared the impeachment case against Duterte invalid. According to Octa’s… Read more
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Escudero Reclaims Senate Presidency in 20th Congress Opening
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elected Senate President on Monday, July 28, during the opening of the 20th Congress, securing 19 votes to defeat Sen. Tito Sotto, who garnered five. Sen. Joel Villanueva formally nominated Escudero, with endorsements from Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos… Read more