You’ve done it again! 🎾🇵🇭
Alex Eala clinches her second WTA 125 crown in a stunning victory at the #LexusBirminghamOpen. Keep sending love to our ace as she lifts the trophy for all of us! 💙 🙌🏻
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QUEEN OF BIRMINGHAM 🏆
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala completed her run at the Birmingham Open, defeating her doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova of Czechia in the women's singles final to claim her second WTA 125 title!
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We in the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) join our media colleagues in condemning the sweeping claims made by Senator Rodante Marcoleta during a public hearing on June 4, 2026 that members of the media are “paid hacks,” an accusation he made without presenting evidence.
These unfounded allegations do not uphold the standards of fairness, accountability, and responsibility expected of public officials. Criticism of the media is legitimate when supported by facts, but broad attacks that undermine the credibility of journalists as a whole only weaken public trust in institutions and informed public discourse.
Rather than tarnish the media through unsubstantiated claims, public officials who profess a commitment to truth should support the work of journalists in verifying facts, uncovering the truth, and helping the public make sense of events that shape our society.
The role of journalism is especially crucial at a time when disinformation, misinformation, and false narratives spread rapidly across various platforms. An independent and credible press remains essential to ensuring that citizens have access to accurate information and are able to make informed decision.
Today, I take my oath as Senate President Pro Tempore.
Nagpapasalamat ako sa tiwala at kumpiyansang ipinagkaloob sa akin ng aking mga kasamahan sa Senado.
Buong pagpapakumbaba kong tinatanggap ang responsibilidad na ito. Patuloy tayong magtatrabaho at tutupad sa ating tungkulin para sa sambayanang Pilipino.
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SENATE MINORITY WALKOUT
We strongly condemn what appears to be an attempt to rush a major change in the Senate Rules, especially when several members of the minority still wanted to speak and raise serious questions on the floor.
Bakit kailangang madaliin? Bakit kailangang pigilan ang mga gustong magsalita? Bakit kailangang i-divide ang house kung marami pang senador ang nagtatanong tungkol sa proseso?
Minamadali ba ang rule change na ito dahil gusto nilang maka boto si Senator Bato? At ngayong may mga ulat na may mga majority senators na maaaring arestuhin?
We walked out because what happened on the floor looked less like orderly deliberation. The proposed rule change affects how senators may attend sessions, participate in proceedings and exercise their mandate through remote means, and such a measure should be opened to healthy public debate instead of being rushed by the tyranny of the majority.
We have always welcomed healthy discussions on the floor, but this should mean allowing all members to be heard, not forcing the chamber to move at the speed preferred by the majority.
At the time the motion was taken up, there was no duly constituted Committee on Rules and there was not even an elected Majority Leader who could properly guide a rules amendment through the regular process.
How could there have been any action or discussion before the Committee on Rules when no Committee on Rules has been organized to date?
With due respect, the answer that no Senate rule had been violated does not settle the matter, because the rules cannot be treated as a matter of convenience when the very process for amending them is under serious question.
The timing raises a question that the public deserves to hear debated openly. Kaya pinili naming tumayo at iwan ang majority sa plenary. Kaya kami nagdesisyon to question the quorum and call for adjournment.
If the proposal is truly defensible, then let it pass through the proper route.
We owe it to the people who voted for us to do our mandate. This is why we want more time to discuss this further.
JUST IN: The Supreme Court on Saturday received the comment from the Office of the Solicitor General opposing the urgent motions filed by the camp of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa seeking to halt the implementation of the alleged International Criminal Court arrest warrant. I via @jessiecruzat
⚠️ Kung walang Senate coup bukas, Risa Hontiveros’ Health Committee goes to Bong Go.
Bam Aquino’s Education Committee goes to Robin Padilla.
Kiko Pangilinan’s Agriculture Committee goes to Imee Marcos.
Libre barena, butas ang batas.
Que horror! 🙀
#OustAlan
LOOK: The camp of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa filed a very urgent manifestation for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order by the Supreme Court, following the supervening events at the Senate Wednesday night. 📷 Courtesy: The Law Firm of Torreon and Partners
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