Inquirer News
May 2026
House prosecutors split work so Luistro can focus on leading team
Because I am actually involved in four articles, as a matter of fact, I am attending in all meetings, in all workshops, and in all mocks regardless of which article is that,
Well, we made a little adjustment regarding the assignments of team leaders, no? We resolved that I should be focusing on being the lead prosecutor, and that is why I yielded to Cong. Keith Flores as one of the new, as one of the team leaders of these articles,
In a mock trial, we are actually simulating the presentation of witnesses and evidence, which will happen before the impeachment court. It looks like a trial already. But for workshops, maybe try to imagine a mini mock trial, something like that,
That is why we made it a point that apart from me overseeing what’s happening in Article (I) — which I was supposed to lead — we deemed it better to place team leaders per article who are even very, very competent on this matter. So that is why we made a few changes,
That’s just us asking questions among ourselves, what will be the problem with this question in case of objection, how do you counter the objection? I call that workshops or mini mock trial. Well, they’re almost the same, it pertains to the formulation of questions during the presentation of evidence and how you counter the possible objections,
House lawmakers take Sara Duterte impeachment case to constituents
Yes. I asked for a sentiment survey, and it seems that in my district, around 82 percent want the trial to continue,
Like, for example, with me, our topic is impeachment, but they also asked a lot of things about social programs,
We actually started last week. There was one in Iloilo, in Tacloban. Me, I had the press conference, all-Ilocano press conference last Sunday where I spoke purely Ilocano because that is different,
Actually, it was like a consensus. It was like, let us not hold press conferences here in the NCR [National Capital Region], let us go back to our districts, to the local, our grassroots,
First among the things to do is to check the source of the information we are sharing, if that is from a troll account or a legitimate media outlet,
NBI ready to arrest Estrada following Sandigan’s arrest warrant — Matibag
As a law enforcement agency, as soon as we get copy of the warrant, we will enforce it. We will locate the Senator Estrada,
If he doesn’t surrender, we will go to arrest him, and hand over jurisdiction to the Sandiganbayan,
Jinggoy Estrada en route to Sandiganbayan to post bail — Remulla
It is a bailable case. So, I coordinated with Senator Jinggoy’s camp and they informed me that he is on his way to the Sandiganbayan,
Dole returns to 5-day workweek schedule starting June 1
As the primary responsible agency for labor standards and social protection, and to satisfy the non-impediment clause of MC [memorandum circular] No. 114 and to fulfill the Department’s statutory mandate to the public, the interim four-day compressed workweek arrangement is hereby revoked, and the standard five-day workweek structure is formally restored,
Marcos on Marcoleta saying he selects Senate prexy: Out of this world
Malacañang doesn’t give a rubber stamp to the Senate president,
You will order the senator to vote for this person? It seems like conversations like those are out of this world,
Is he implying that I somehow chose the Senate president? I think you can ask any senator. Me, as a former senator, I will laugh in your face because that’s simply not true,
Sandiganbayan orders arrest, travel ban of Estrada, Bonoan over graft case
Well, if this is the price that I have to pay for standing on my own principles and what I believe in? So be it,
DILG mulls reward for Bato Dela Rosa arrest
Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with his alleged participation in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs
But, apparently, it is not effective yet. But, apparently, it is not effective yet. So, we’ll see what needs to be done,
That’s possible. We are considering that.”
Ortega to Marcoleta: Remote House voting allowed only during emergencies
They cannot just pick which part of the rules are convenient to their argument. If you read the House rules as a whole, it is clear that virtual participation is an exception — not the default mode of the legislature,
The House framework was crafted as a practical and limited mechanism during extraordinary circumstances, and it has been applied under defined parameters during the pandemic period,
The rules are still anchored on physical attendance. The exemptions are narrowly defined and supported by clear justification. They were never intended to serve as an open-ended authority to turn normal legislative proceedings into virtual sessions,
In the House, there are 317 members who have their own districts and constituencies across the country. While there is a session, there are typhoons, disasters, peace and order concerns, and emergency situations in our provinces that we have to address as lawmakers,
In matters of heavy constitutional gravity, public accountability and national interest, then the personal presence, direct participation, and full transparency is all the more needed,
But in the Senate, there are only 24 members and there are no districts that they have to visit while there are plenary sessions,
Section 89 is clear. This is not done out of convenience. This is not done to avoid facing the plenary. It is done to ensure that Congress’ work continues even during emergencies or extraordinary circumstances,
Even the House recognized that virtual sessions are extraordinary measures. That’s why after the pandemic, its use has been limited,
PNP backs EJK Truth Commission; to join hands with independent body
The Philippine National Police welcomes any independent initiative that aims to provide clarity and healing to our nation. We fully support this search for truth, and I assure the public that the PNP will cooperate with the Commission within the bounds of legal protocols,
We have instituted extensive operational and institutional reforms aimed at professionalizing our ranks and strictly protecting human rights,
Marcos denies Senate majority being ‘targeted’ by gov’t
The timing of these cases and the attempt by the minority, who are, by the way, openly aligned with the administration, to block online participation by senators make it very clear that the cases against Jinggoy and other majority senators are not about justice or accountability. It is about the desperation of the administration to hold on to power,
PNP: Senators ‘know the consequences’ if they helped Bato Dela Rosa flee
They know the consequences, especially if it's coddling or helping a person with a warrant of arrest,
Yes. The records of investigation have already been forwarded to the DOJ. They are the prosecutors. We are the producers of the evidence.”
BOC pursues legal action vs Makati Express Cargo over abandoned boxes
That’s why we went after them first. The officials have to be liable for this,
DOJ told to proceed in filing charges vs suspects of 2017 ambush-slay
The resolution was based on a careful evaluation of the evidence, and the case should now be allowed to proceed to trial where the allegations and defenses of both sides may properly be examined,
De Lima: Calls for my remote participation very different from now
The Majority’s attempt to amend the rules was only made through a motion from Senator Rodante Marcoleta
How convenient it is for some people to use me or what I went through as an example whenever it serves their purpose or agenda. Even if it’s fake news, even if a different thing happened before, they would forcefully claim that it’s the same just to fit their narrative,
Now, they cite the resolutions filed by my fellow Senators during my unjust incarceration to allow me to participate in committee hearings and plenary deliberations via teleconferencing. Those were never approved. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, when they allowed the amendment of the rules to allow teleconferencing, I was not allowed to join,
At first, they said that I did not have myself arrested inside the Senate premises. That’s clearly a lie because I peacefully surrendered and had myself arrested at the Senate. I did not ask the Senate to take care of, or cover for me, and I did not place the lives of many people in danger’s way,
More importantly, no railroading or shortcuts to amend the Senate rules were resorted to in order to accommodate that request, which, I repeat, was never granted. It is clear, so they should stop the comparisons. Those who say that what I went through and what their ally is going through are the same should be ashamed and should think twice,
Drilon blasts Senate majority over remote voting bid
It is now connected to the impeachment trial,
Mimaropa areas under danger-level heat index on Wednesday
DENR: Tree-cutting along Quirino Ave. voluntarily halted after protests
The decision came a day after environmental groups staged protests against the removal of trees to make way for an infrastructure project
Eastern Visayas sizzles under dangerous heat index levels
Manhunt for Sen. Dela Rosa launched in 4 locations by PNP, NBI
The police unit did not immediately disclose why they targeted the four areas
The PNP assures the public that all actions undertaken shall remain impartial, professional, and within the bounds of the law, with full respect for the constitutional rights of all parties concerned and entirely committed to seeking the truth and upholding the integrity of the justice system,
4 areas in Rizal, Batangas log dangerous heat index
Exercise extra caution as this may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke,
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Body recovered in collapsed mound of trash in Davao landfill
Two are now confirmed dead, one is still missing. Search and rescue is still ongoing,
Coast Guard rescues 4 passengers from distressed boat in Biliran
Sandiganbayan issues travel ban vs Marcoleta, 3 others
Earlier, the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division heard the PHDO petition of the Office of the Ombudsman against the respondents based on complaints of plunder and indirect bribery over an alleged campaign donation to Marcoleta worth P75 million
Respondent possesses sufficient influence as senator, has economic resources to do so, and the tendency to conceal and evade liability,
Today, May 26, 2026, the Seventh Division of the Sandiganbayan issued a precautionary hold departure order against Senator Rodante Dizon Marcoleta, Michael Tan Defensor, Aristotle Baluyut Viray and Joseph Varias Espiritu,