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Win Gatchalian is elected Senate president

Win Gatchalian is elected Senate president

Senate President Win Gatchalian takes over a deeply divided chamber

Senate holds special session

Senate holds special session

Watch the livestream of the Senate special session here at 9 am, on Wednesday, June 17

Trump criticizes Israel’s tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians

Trump criticizes Israel’s tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians

STRIKES. Smoke rises in Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, April 26, 2026.

Alan Cayetano gives up claim to Senate presidency

Alan Cayetano gives up claim to Senate presidency

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian presides over the plenary session after being elected as Senate Pro Tempore on June 3, 2026.

US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon; permanent truce still awaits talks

US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon; permanent truce still awaits talks

STRIKES. Smoke rises in Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, April 26, 2026.

Sandiganbayan suspends Jinggoy Estrada as senator | The wRap

Sandiganbayan suspends Jinggoy Estrada as senator | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Jinggoy Estrada, Alan Peter Cayetano, Ateneo

Scientists identify 64,000 square miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis

Scientists identify 64,000 square miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis

'Coral reefs are often framed as ecosystems beyond saving. This research shows otherwise: we know where the hope is and what we need now is political will,' says

Hearing turned press briefing: Co’s alleged ex-security aides rehash corruption claims

Hearing turned press briefing: Co’s alleged ex-security aides rehash corruption claims

CLAIMS. Eighteen supposed ex-soldiers who were said to have worked as security and bodyguards of former representative Zaldy Co, take their oath at the Cayetano

DOE: Bringing fuel prices to pre-war levels may take up to 12 months

DOE: Bringing fuel prices to pre-war levels may take up to 12 months

FUEL UP. Motorists refuel their tanks at a gas station along Kalayaan Avenue in Quezon City on March 9, 2026, ahead of impending oil price hikes following the tensions

Messi eyes history as Argentina begins World Cup defense

Messi eyes history as Argentina begins World Cup defense

Football superstar Lionel Messi will become the first man to play in six World Cups when he leads Argentina into the first round of the 2026 World Cup