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[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

NOT FROM MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA

Contrary to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's claim, it was not members of the media who applauded and cheered for him during his press conference at the Senate on Thursday, but rather his own staff and several guests in attendance.

"First time akong napalakpakan ng media, walang bayad 'yon," he said after claiming that he had managed to unite various political groups, which he alleged are now aligned with the administration.

Cayetano also maintained that he remains Senate president, despite the recognition by Malacañang and the House of Representatives of Senator Win Gatchalian’s leadership as acting Senate president. | via Malou Escudero/Pilipino Star Ngayon

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines says the Senate session last June 3, 2026, when a quorum of 12 was constituted, is lawful and valid.

[The Unraveled Tour ❀ @UnraveledTours]

full video of olivia rodrigo performing ‘the cure’ during her appearance on bbc radio 1’s live lounge today.

[jana @itachipilled]

sing baby sing

[marv @mvn_dn]

“Si Alan Peter Cayetano palakulin mo man yung mukha baka tatalbog lang yung palakol sa kapal ng mukha” HELP 😭

[ALTStarMagic 💫 @AltStarMagic]

“Miss Karen ang problema puro siya Facebook LIVE, baka gusto niya maging vlogger na lamang?

May oras siya sa pag-vlog pero yung mga gawain niya bilang Senate President hindi niya magampanan? Sayang Miss Karen ang pa-sweldo sa kanya ng sambayanan”

GET HIM SENATOR ERWIN!!! LOUDER!!!! 😌✨

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

SOLID BLOC 11: ALAN PETER CAYETANO RESIGN!

What happened today was a clear abandonment of responsibility, a dereliction of duty, and a blatant disregard of the rules that govern this institution, because the Senate cannot be made to stop working simply because its presiding officer refuses to lead.

Under Rule XIV, Sec. 41 of the Rules of the Senate, the Senate President may postpone the holding of the session AFTER consultation with the Majority Leader AND the Minority Leader. That rule was violated. This is not merely a procedural lapse—it is a direct violation of the Rules of the Senate and a serious disrespect for the institution and the Filipino people.

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano SHOULD RESIGN as he has shown that he cannot function as the leader of the Senate.

[Olivia Rodrigo @oliviarodrigo]

only 3 weeks till the album is yours!!! i can’t wait for you guys to hear these songs🩷🩷🩷
https://t.co/hQDMru39sD

[marv @mvn_dn]

BULLSEYE

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

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.

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

WATCH: Minority senators walkout of the session hall as debates got heated on Sen. Marcoleta's motion to allow a senator to remotely join its sessions. | @MAgerINQ

[GMA News @gmanews]

Kinuwestiyon ni Sen. Migz Zubiri ang ipinakitang video sa plenary session ni Sen. Imee Marcos ukol sa charter change.

Ayon kay Zubiri, “propaganda” umano ang naturang video at hindi dapat ipinakita sa plenaryo.

“It should be stricken off the record, Madam President,” ani Zubiri.

PANOORIN: https://t.co/69keanlhp4

Bisitahin ang https://t.co/bAMF9JOAN0 para sa iba pang balita.

[쿱정원 @wonubliss]

jeonghaniyoo_n 🩶 #정한

[naya 🪐 @elisyxrae]

edi bilihan mo kami ng film camera putanginamoka

[Olivia Rodrigo @oliviarodrigo]

“the cure” comes out this friday. it’s my favorite song on the album and one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made. couldn’t be more excited for you guys to hear it. presave up now❤️https://t.co/875D9zq5T0

[hya's pr assistant @hyaselyse]

when kea

[m @ligayaml]

sa tuwing nagsisinungaling siya, tumataas yung hairline niya

[NewsWatch Plus PH @newswatchplusph]

‘I DON’T THINK THERE’S ANY QUESTION. THE SENATE WAS UNDER ATTACK’

WATCH: Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano fumes after he was asked about the Senate security firing the first shot in the standoff Wednesday evening, May 14, describing the Senate as "under attack."

He denied talks it was staged.

“Napakagaling ko naman mag-orchestrate ng lahat ng iyan, kaya ko papuntahin dito mga armadong grupo,” Cayetano said. | @eimorpsantos

[m @ligayaml]

pathetic. anong sakripisyo? as if escaping is a hero move to protect everybody's welfare. it's so absurd of them to create this mess w lame justification & think it will work—which likely is with their power, conscience out of the way, & stupid ppl believing everything they say.

[POGANDA 🌸📸 @poganda_daily]

CONFIRMED: BATO IS NO LONGER AT THE SENATE

na para bang siya pa ang nagpaka-bayani at hindi na para madamay ang senado kaya umalis nalang siya. patawow! pinaglalaruan niyo ang taumbayan sa palabas niyo.

[Mara Cepeda @maracepeda]

One thing is clear tonight: the Duterte-allied Senate bloc is willing to plunge the institution into chaos and to weaponise fear, all to shield one of their own from accountability.

[m @ligayaml]

SHITSHOW

[POGANDA 🌸📸 @poganda_daily]

GANITO ANG ICHURA NG MGA SENADOR NA TAKOT NA TAKOT DAHIL MAY NAGPUPUTUKAN SA SENADO.

TANGINANG GOBYERNO 'TO. NAKAKAHIYA! BASURA! PURO KAYO DEMONYO