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Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go expressed serious concerns over the series of unfortunate and disturbing incidents that happened within school premises and under the jurisdiction of academic institutions that claimed the lives of learners.

Go, during the Committee on Basic Education hearing Thursday, July 9, 2026, emphasized the need to examine existing laws, regulations, and institutional practices relating to athlete safety and welfare to identify policy gaps and formulate legislation that will strengthen safeguards and establish minimum safety standards. #SenatePH

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Public Hearing of the Committee on Basic Education, Joint with Higher, Technical and Vocational Education; and Technology; Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; Justice and Human Rights; and Finance
Presided by: Sen. Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV
July 9, 2026 | Thursday | 10:00AM

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Gatchalian, who introduced Senate Bill No. 627 or the Electronic Gadget-Free Schools Act, said the measure does not merely ban gadgets, but seeks to give children more time to build friendships, socialize, and dedicate their time to studying, reading, and other meaningful activities. (2/2) #SenatePH

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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Senior Agent John Mark Calilung, who reviewed the video cited by the prosecution in support of its allegations, returned to the witness stand to respond to questions from the defense lawyers.

The trial was adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, when the House prosecution panel is expected to present its second witness, Atty. Jeremy Lontoc, chief of the NBI Cybercrime Division. (2/2) #SenatePH

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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
July 8, 2026 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM

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The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte cross-examined the first witness presented by the House prosecution panel during the third day of the impeachment trial on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, resumed tackling Article IV of the Articles of Impeachment, which covers the alleged grave threats of the vice president against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. (1/2) #SenatePH

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He also prayed that the Senate Impeachment Court will remain faithful to the Constitution and the rules of impeachment.

“Lord, help us build a justice system that is ideal rather than one weaponized and is actually an instrument of oppression and tyranny,” he said in his prayer.

“We may have different visions of a prosperous Philippines, yet may we agree in the words You put in the framers of the Constitution,” he said, citing the Preamble. (2/2) #SenatePH

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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | 2:00 PM

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Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano opened the second day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by praying for a Senate that pursues all forms of corruption “with fairness, political neutrality, and due process.” (1/2) #SenatePH

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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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@WinGatchalian74 @SayChiz Senator-judges listened to opening statements from both the prosecution and defense panels at the start of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial Monday, July 6, 2026. #SenatePH

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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
Monday, July 6, 2026

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@WinGatchalian74 @SayChiz “Impeachment is not a chance to settle political scores. It is not a stage for political theater or personal attacks. When the focus shifts to the person rather than the alleged wrongdoing, the process loses its integrity,” he said. (2/2) #SenatePH