MANILA, Philippines – Senators aligned with opposing factions on Thursday have traded barbs once again, with each side asserting legitimacy over key positions.
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June 4 , 2026 – 01:29 PM
The new Senate majority bloc on Thursday branded as “bogus” and a “naked grab for power” a hearing conducted by some minority colleagues
June 4 , 2026 – 01:25 PM
The 18 ex-Marines reiterated their accusations that lawmakers, including Senators Tito Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo, received money from Zaldy Co.
June 4 , 2026 – 01:06 PM
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday challenged NBI director Melvin Matibag to appear before the Senate blue ribbon committee.
June 4 , 2026 – 12:14 PM
Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has rejected the quorum of a slim majority as declared by Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian.
June 4 , 2026 – 12:04 PM
Negros Occidental Rep. Julio Ledesma IV called Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano a “disgrace to the Senate” after Cayetano led a boycott that left the chamber paralyzed.
June 4 , 2026 02:05 PM
‘SINO ANG SUSUNDIN NIYO?’Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano calls on Senate employees to clarify which leadership they will follow following the recent Senate leadership changes, noting that his successor has not yet been elected.READ RELATED STORY: https://t.co/z6e0c2wABW pic.twitter.com/uBt9ZiFQmv
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June 4 , 2026 12:40 PM
WATCH: Senator Pia Cayetano reacts to the commotion between SILG Jonvic Remulla and Senator Robin Padilla, and herself, when they went down to the Senate lobby after their invited resource persons had difficulty proceeding to the Cayetano-led senate hearing. | @bellepechayINQ… pic.twitter.com/TQZbssruzO
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June 4 , 2026 – 11:55 AM
Sen. Loren Legarda insisted on Thursday that she remains the Senate president pro tempore and has not yet resigned from the post.
June 4 , 2026 12:22 PM
‘PROMOTOR NG BEND THE LAW’Senator Rodante Marcoleta accused the Gatchalian-led bloc of sabotaging the Blue Ribbon Committee’s flood-control probe on Thursday, June 4, calling them “promoters of bending the law.”Marcoleta said that the bloc would “do anything” to halt the… pic.twitter.com/wuVJJQq07Y
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June 4 , 2026 12:22 PM
‘HINDI AI, BUHAY NA BUHAY’Sen. Loren Legarda maintains that she remains the Senate President Pro Tempore despite the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian to the post on Wednesday, as she attended the Cayetano-led Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday and described those… pic.twitter.com/xQI5yV2v2A
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June 4 , 2026 12:22 PM
BREAKING: NBI Director Melvin Matibag has revealed that the NBI received information that former Congressman Mike Defensor allegedly bribed each of the “18 ex-Marines” P5 million to provide testimony regarding the flood control anomalies.Matibag said the testimony came from an… pic.twitter.com/Wx76PzsfjG
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June 4 , 2026 12:22 PM
UPDATE: While Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was being processed following his arrest last Monday, no orange detainee shirt could fit him, CIDG NCR chief Col. John Guiagui explains.This comes as mugshots of Estrada began circulating online in which the senator is seen only holding the… pic.twitter.com/yKzXulcsS2
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
Did DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla block Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano and the 18 alleged ex-Marines from entering the Senate? “How can I do that? I was alone,” Remulla tells the Inquirer in a text message when asked this question.”I was walking out when I was pushed… pic.twitter.com/3vO4rKUjRf
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
LOOK: Newly-Installed Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian has released a new advisory, authorizing Senate employees to leave the office starting 10 a.m. this Thursday. | @MAgerINQ pic.twitter.com/xFJPwllIJm
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
‘MARTIAL LAW BA TAYO NGAYON?’Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano questions why Blue Ribbon Committee resource persons are barred from entering the Senate, noting that guests are allowed and that the Senate President controls the premises under the rules. | via Reymond Salgan,… pic.twitter.com/S9oy9y7Odv
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
’10 O’CLOCK UWIAN NA?’UPDATE: Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano reacts to the advisory issued by Sen. Win Gatchalian authorizing Senate employees to leave the office starting 10 a.m.“Sabi nila gusto nila magtrabaho pero 10 o’clock uwian na?” Cayetano said as he called for all the… pic.twitter.com/8cEYsH8qxE
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
‘THIS IS MY OFFICE’Sen. Pia Cayetano claims Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla attempted to block her from entering the Senate as she is set to preside over a blue ribbon committee hearing on flood control scandal on Thursday, June 4.Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/dG4DyyTVV2
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June 4 , 2026 12:16 PM
UPDATE: Zaldy Co’s lawyer, Ruy Rondain arrives at the Senate to attend the blue ribbon panel probe on the flood control scandal. Co is wanted for graft and malversation over alleged anomalous flood control projects. | @keithcINQ pic.twitter.com/t4pegaJjA9
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June 4 , 2026 12:11 PM
WATCH: Ex-DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan cannot appear before the Sandiganbayan to be arraigned for plunder and graft on Thursday due to “medical reasons,” CIDG NCR chief Col. John Guiagui says.Bonoan, who was transferred to a private hospital on Tuesday night, remains under the CIDG… pic.twitter.com/314mM74hh7
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June 4 , 2026 12:11 PM
‘THEY’RE MY GUESTS’ WATCH: Nagkatulakan kanina nang bumaba sina Sens. Pia Cayetano at Robin Padilla mula sa 2nd floor ng Senado. Dahil hindi papasukin, sila mismo ang sumundo sa lobby ng mga imbitadong resource persons para sa kanilang blue ribbon committee hearing. |… pic.twitter.com/uOmdrda7SC
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June 4 , 2026 12:11 PM
‘HINDI AKO MAHILIG SA MGA PADLOCK-PADLOCK’Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate President Win Gatchalian says access to the Senate session hall is governed by existing security protocols and procedures.His remarks come amid comparisons to the October 2020 House… pic.twitter.com/3rAMzyV8QQ
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June 4 , 2026 12:11 PM
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he iwill preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as the acting Senate president after a recent leadership change in the upper chamber.READ MORE: https://t.co/z3XC3Qyi7x pic.twitter.com/p6UEyBeXYb
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June 4 , 2026 12:06 PM
‘WE DID NOT RESIGN, BUHAY NA BUHAY KAMI’WATCH: Senator Jinggoy Estrada said the Senate majority should still be 13, maintaining that there are 24 members of the upper chamber despite his detention and hiding of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa. | @JEMendozaINQ pic.twitter.com/F5hR7nHqAA
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June 4 , 2026 12:06 PM
WATCH: Sen. Pia Cayetano enters the session hall at 9:21 a.m. Her brother, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said they will continue with the blue ribbon committee hearing this Wednesday.This is despite newly elected committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo’s announcement that it is… pic.twitter.com/hkGYhTCp9U
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June 4 , 2026 12:06 PM
[UPDATED] JUST IN: The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division rescheduled the arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan to June 30. It was initially on June 24 but the court moved it at a later date so parties could better prepare. On the other hand, their… pic.twitter.com/Nc0Tz0IAQO
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June 4 , 2026 12:06 PM
WATCH: SILG Jonvic Remulla arrives at the Senate and enters the Sumulong room where acting Senate President Win Gatchalian is holding a press conference.Gatchalian said his presence is to make sure that no untoward incidents happen in the premises. | @bellepechayINQ pic.twitter.com/RSz4mKi1AI
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June 4 , 2026 12:06 PM
LOOK: The floor of the session hall has been arranged on Thursday morning to accommodate the scheduled blue ribbon committee hearing of the Cayetano bloc. This is despite the reorganization of the Senate on Wednesday. | @keithcINQ pic.twitter.com/wz18fYI15z
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June 4 , 2026 – 11:05 AM
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla maintained that he was pushed during a confrontation at the Senate between him and Sen. Robin Padilla.
June 4 , 2026 – 10:55 AM
Senate employees who reported on-site on Thursday, have been authorized by the new leadership to leave the office early for their safety
June 4 , 2026 – 10:50 AM
Tensions at the Senate have turned physical on Thursday as Sen. Robinhood Padilla and Interior Sec. Jonvic Remulla shoved each other
June 4 , 2026 – 10:08 AM
Senators aligned with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano pushed through with the blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control scandal Thursday.
June 4 , 2026 – 09:54 AM
The Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control scandal began on Thursday as set by the Cayetano bloc.
June 4 , 2026 – 09:47 AM
Gatchalian said no resource persons would be allowed in the session hall as Cayetano’s bloc moved to proceed with a Blue Ribbon hearing on Thursday.
June 4 , 2026 – 09:30 AM
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he iwill preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as the acting Senate president
June 4 , 2026 – 09:24 AM
MANILA, Philippines — After three days of absence, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies arrived at the Senate on Thursday.
June 4 , 2026 – 09:15 AM
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla went to the Senate on Thursday upon Sen. Gatchalian’s request.
June 4 , 2026 – 09:00 AM
Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian holds a press briefing on Thursday, June 4, to address issues on the ongoing leadership dispute.
June 4 , 2026 – 08:55 AM
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public not to let recent political tensions in the Senate escalate.
