UPDATE: Sen. Rondante Marcoleta has submitted a counter-affidavit to the Office of the Ombudsman addressing his alleged failure to disclose P75 million in campaign donations in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).
This comes after the Field Investigation Bureau of the Office of the Ombudsman for Luzon recommended the filing of plunder and indirect bribery charges against the senator over his reported non-disclosure of campaign funds from former Quezon City Rep. Mike Defensor, and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray. | via @KaxandraSalonga
@ABSCBNNews this would now be the litmus test on our institutions and justice system... may this be the turning point, that accountability, transparency and rule of law once and for all be enforced regardless of stature and "religious" association... yes you, INC, we are watching you...
✨ 4 facts you may not know about Corpus Christi ✨
On this feast, the Church celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist—the source and summit of the Christian life.
Kung tiga-media ako tapos sinabihan ako na bayaran ako, iimbistigahan ko yung ₱75M na bigay sa kanya ng mga kaibigan n’ya. Tapos expose ko ang totoo.
Tignan natin kung sino ang lalabas na tunay na BAYARAN.
SENATE BACK TO WORK FOR THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
We express our deep appreciation and commend the courageous decision of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to take the floor today and confront the issues facing the institution. His action sent a clear message: that his commitment to the country, to the Senate, and to the Constitution would prevail above all else.
His presence enabled the Senate to proceed with the discussion of matters that are too important to be left unresolved and too consequential to be set aside.
On the issue of quorum, this is not an uncharted matter. The Supreme Court, in Avelino v. Cuenco, recognized the principle that a quorum of 12 is determined based on the number of members who are legally able to discharge the functions of the Senate.
There is likewise an institutional precedent. In 2015, the Senate recognized a quorum of 12 senators who were within its jurisdiction. The Senate continued to perform its constitutional duties because the work of government could not be placed on hold.
At a time when the nation faces pressing challenges, the Filipino people expect their Senate to work, deliberate, and fulfill its constitutional mandate. The institution cannot remain stalled by disagreements or uncertainty. Our duty is clear: to legislate, provide oversight, and serve the public interest.
The Filipino people deserve a Senate that shows up, does its job, and places public service above politics.
It is time for the Senate to move forward and get back to work for the Filipino people.
Why is this 3-peat accused plunderer allowed to talk to the media when Trillanes and Leila De Lima were absolutely prevented from being interviewed back when they were also accused?
NO TO SPECIAL TREATMENT.
#JinggoyEstrada
🚨 Senator Erwin Tulfo will invite the “18 Marites”, Melvin Matibag, and Boying Remulla in Monday’s Blue Ribbon hearing.
Intense!
But they should add Leila De Lima, Trillanes, and Fr. Flavie as well so that they can confront the “18 Marites” face to face. 👊
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Pasensya na’t medyo mahaba ang video, pero importante ito.
Bakit nga ba PEKE ang “Anti-Political Dynasty” Bill na pinasa ng Kogreso nitong linggo? At higit sa lahat, ano ang pwede pa nating gawin para magkaroon ng batas na tunay na magwawakas sa mga dinastiya?
Panoorin ito at mag-comment kung ano ang tingin niyo dito!
The shameless and disgraceful Alan Peter Cayetano continues to drag down the Senate as an institution, despite the fact that he CLEARLY no longer has the support of the majority.
This menace only thinks of his selfish interests, and he lies through his teeth every single time while he quotes the bible and uses the name of God in vain. Blasphemy is his hourly ritual. Manipulation, the use of deceit, and gaslighting without end are his greatest skill sets.
A real Sith Lord.
Dear ALL lawyers,
DDS lawyers pay attention.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines has spoken:
Avelino v Cuenco is applicable to the election of Win Gatchalian.
File kayo ng case sa Supreme Court if you disagree with the IBP. 👊
Baka sabihin nyo nabigyan ng maleta.
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🚨 JUST IN:
The Senate Media condemn in the strongest sense Rodente Marcoleta's allegations that members of the mainstream media are nothing more than paid hacks.
Kadiri ka Marcoleta! 🤮
#MarcoletaResign
We MUST ensure that no Cayetanos, Villars, Padillas, Marcoletas, Marcoses, and Legardas will win in the 2028 elections.
We have seen firsthand how political dynasties stunt our political development, deprive us of any meaningful change.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. HINDI NA PWEDE ‘TO.
The funny thing is IF this hearing is eventually judged to be illegitimate, these so-called “resource persons” spewing defamatory statements can be sued. None of the immunity accorded congressional proceedings.
So yes, hayaan niyo na lang silang maghearing-hearingan. 😄
Kung ang Senado ay naghahanap ng katotohanan, bakit tila may mga pangalan na hindi man lang pinangalanan?
Dahil sa isang tunay na imbestigasyon, ang mahalaga ay hindi kung sino ang nasa loob ng spotlight.
Ang mahalaga ay kung sino ang naiwan sa dilim.
- Tindig Pilipino