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Gatchalian now Senate president as Villanueva attends session

The Manila Times 17 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Win Gatchalian is now officially the Senate president after he mustered 13 votes to be elected to the position ... ....
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Alan Cayetano second shortest serving Senate president in PH history after Camilo Osias

The Manila Times 17 Jun 2026
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines -- With just over a month as Senate chief following his ouster on Wednesday, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is now the second "shortest serving" Senate president in Philippine history ... But what I do know is this ... ....
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5 senior military officials, 85 Foreign Affairs execs get promotions as Senate ends squabble

The Manila Times 17 Jun 2026
But the leadership squabble ended after Sen. Win Gatchalian was elected Senate president during the special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ... Gen. Isagani Criste, Brig. Gen ... Gen ... Gen ... ....
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PH maritime zones 'not at risk' under UN treaty on high seas — DFA

The Manila Times 16 Jun 2026
In a television interview on June 12, 2026, retired justice Antonio Carpio said China, in signing the BBNJ in December 2025, had declared that that treaty “will not apply to areas, where there are disputes in the sea." ... ....
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Marcos calls Congress to special session on June 17

The Manila Times 15 Jun 2026
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on both chambers of Congress to convene for a special session, setting the stage for an end to the bitter leadership dispute in the Senate that has paralyzed its legislative work ... Priority bills ... Sen.
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Senate security tight as Duterte, Dela Rosa supporters gather

The Manila Times 11 Jun 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesPolice presence outside the Senate premises doubled on Thursday amid the reported serious security threat on the chamber ... Ronald Dela Rosa to dismantle their banners ... ....
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Duterte, Dela Rosa supporters cleared from Senate premises but security measures still in effect

The Manila Times 11 Jun 2026
Police Maj. Gen ... Among the measures implemented were work-from-home arrangements for some Senate employees and restrictions on visitors entering the Senate premises ... Ronald Dela Rosa to dismantle their banners ... ....
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Bam Aquino visits wake of Baterbonia, seeks stronger accountability, safeguards for students

The Manila Times 11 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino has sought a Senate investigation on the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during an off-campus activity in Dipaculao, Aurora ... ....
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Palace, Ateneo faculty seek clarity on drowning incident

The Manila Times 11 Jun 2026
MALACAÑANG on Thursday joined calls for a thorough investigation into the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili ... Ateneo faculty seeks clarity ... Ongoing investigations ... Autopsy sought.
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Police surround Senate amid security threat

The Manila Times 10 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) secured the outside premises of the Senate building in Pasay City, on Wednesday amid reports of an alleged threat on the chamber ... Panfilo Lacson said ... ....
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Australia, 6 more countries express solidarity with Philippines following Mindanao quake

The Manila Times 10 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines -- Australian Foreign Minister Sen ... "Our thoughts are with the Australia-Filipino community, the people of the Philippines, and all those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao," Wong wrote on X ... The Embassy of Denmark said ... ....
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Security up at Senate amid June 12 threats

The Manila Times 10 Jun 2026
In a Zoom interview, Gatchalian said Senate officials are treating all security threats seriously as authorities continue to validate intelligence information received by the institution ... Restricted entry ... But Sen ... to 5 p.m ....
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Sotto: Intelligence report on Senate security threat 'very serious'

The Manila Times 09 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said the National Bureau of Investigation's intelligence report on the "very serious" threat on the Senate security should be taken seriously. "The threat is a clear and present danger ... Sen.
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Pangilinan to Cayetano: 'Checkmate'

The Manila Times 09 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan said Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies should accept defeat and support the leadership of Sen. Win Gatchalian ... The new majority was formed after Sen ... During this time, Cayetano's ally, Sen ... ....
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Social Security is expected to deplete the fund that helps pay out retirement benefits by ...

Wall Street Journal 09 Jun 2026
A new tax law, declining fertility and falling immigration are reducing revenue into the retirement trust fund ... .
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