China’s massive distant-water fishing fleet is repeatedly accused of illegal fishing in other nations’ waters, draining fish stocks, harming marine life & hurting coastal communities.
This is ocean theft. The world needs stronger enforcement against such Chinese aggression.
‘TAMA NAMAN… PERO OUTPUT ANG PINAG-UUSAPAN’
Sen. Ping Lacson's reaction to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's reply to his statement yesterday, June 18, alleging that around P700 million in public funds was wasted in less than a month of Cayetano’s leadership as Senate President.
Cayetano said Senate operations cost P25 million per day regardless of who is Senate President.
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Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Thursday (June 18, 2026) thanks the national government under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for its housing program being implemented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development for homeless families.
“For a very long time, hindi natin nakita na ganito ka-aggressive ang national government as far as housing is concerned,” Robredo said. | Connie Calipay
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SENATE ADJOURNS SINE DIE
Nag-adjourn sine die na ang Senado para sa First Regular Session ng 20th Congress matapos ang isinagawang special session ngayong Miyerkules, June 17.
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‘MAGTATRABAHO ANG BUONG SENADO PARA SA INYO’
As he formally assumed the Senate presidency, Sen. Win Gatchalian urged senators to set aside divisions and unite in service of the Filipino people.
Following weeks of leadership disputes in the chamber, Gatchalian said the Senate must focus on delivering solutions to issues affecting the public, emphasizing that lawmakers share a common duty to uphold the law and advance the nation’s interests.
Food insecurity in the country decreased from 2023 to 2025 but three out of 10 Filipinos still experience moderate-to-severe food insecurity, or not having reliable access to enough safe and healthy food, according to a Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research (DOST-NRFI) Institute study.
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Just arrived in Kazan for the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit, marking 30 years of the ASEAN–Russia Dialogue Partnership and 35 years of ASEAN–Russia relations. Looking forward to discussions with fellow leaders on strengthening cooperation in an increasingly uncertain world.
May 11 - June 3, 2026
23 days as Senate President
Senate sessions = 8
Bills passed = 0
Facebook Live = 20
Press Conferences = 3
Worst Senate President ever
Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano
IN THE NEWS | Namataang umaaligid ang dalawang barko ng China sa unang araw ng Maritime Cooperative Activity ng Pilipinas at Amerika sa West Philippine Sea | 24 Oras
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The removal of the floating platform from Bajo de Masinloc is a testament to the vigilance, professionalism, and resolve of the NTF-WPS, AFP, PCG, BFAR, and all government agencies committed to defending Philippine sovereign rights.
Despite repeated attempts to challenge Philippine rights in the West Philippine Sea, the facts remain unchanged: Bajo de Masinloc and the Philippines' maritime entitlements are protected by international law. No illegal structure, coercive action, or act of intimidation can alter that reality.
This is more than a territorial issue—it is about protecting the livelihood of Filipino fishermen, safeguarding our national patrimony, and securing the future of generations to come.
The Philippines will continue to stand firm, act lawfully, and defend what is rightfully ours.
**The law is on our side. The facts are on our side. And the Filipino people will never yield their rights. **
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The Philippines and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations Tuesday as they celebrated over seven decades of diplomatic ties during a state luncheon hosted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
In his toast remarks delivered at Malacañan Palace in Manila, Marcos underscored the importance of continued friendship, enhanced cooperation and shared prosperity between the two nations, recognizing Germany as a key partner of the Philippines in national development.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines is expanding to Clark International Airport with a new base maintenance facility — its second major hub in the country.
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Rose Ann Abani from Imalnod, Legazpi City, expresses gratitude for the assistance she received through the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program during the redemption of food packages at the Legazpi City Convention Center (ICR) on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
Abani said the monthly food assistance helps provide for her family's needs, allowing them to allocate their limited resources to her children's school projects, transportation, and daily allowances.
She also thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the government for the continued implementation of the program. I Connie Calipay
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JUST IN: The movable floating platform in Bajo de Masinloc has been removed from the shoal, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed on Wednesday. | @andronquillo
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos: "We don’t dignify the testimonies of those fake marines or body guard na lang tawag natin sa kanila. Biglang sumali si Sen. Escudero sa majority, biglang siya may maleta. Pati si Mary Grace Piattos baka may maleta rin. Let’s call a spade a spade. It's all bs.” | via @beypinlac
UPDATE: The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirms the removal of the floating platform previously monitored inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc, based on maritime patrols and monitoring conducted on Wednesday, June 17.
Despite the platform’s removal, the NTF-WPS reiterates that Bajo de Masinloc “is and will always be an integral part of Philippine territory,” asserting the country’s longstanding sovereignty and jurisdiction over the shoal. | via @biancadava
SENATE SHAKEUP 🇵🇭
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has formally taken over as Senate president after his bloc secured a 13-member quorum with the attendance of Sen. Joel Villanueva at a special session on June 17.
See how the Senate is now divided between the Gatchalian-led majority and the Cayetano bloc, along with the chamber’s new leadership lineup.
Read: https://t.co/j05zEDDUAA
NEW SENATE LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
The Senate named on June 17, 2026 new chairpersons for several permanent committees following another leadership change in the chamber.
With Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian serving as the new Senate President and Sen. Vicente Sotto III as the new Senate President Pro Tempore, the following committee assignments were announced.
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