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[PING LACSON @iampinglacson]

“When you’re strong on the law, pound the law. When you’re strong on the facts, pound the facts. When you’re weak on both…” — mag-Facebook live ka na lang.

[Win Gatchalian @WinGatchalian74]

Ang sesyon noong Hunyo 3, 2026 ay lehitimo at naaayon sa batas — IBP

Ang Avelino v. Cuenco ruling ay nagsasabi ng isang simpleng bagay: ang Konstitusyon ay hindi dapat gamitin para pigilan ang Senado sa paggawa ng tungkulin nito.

May dalawang senador na hindi makadalo sa mga gawain ng kapulungan sa kasalukuyan, kaya 22 na lamang ang maituturing na available na miyembro — at ang 12 sa kanila ay bumubuo ng mayorya.

Mahalagang tandaan na ang quorum ay batay sa bilang ng mga senador na maaaring lumahok. Sa kasong ito, malinaw na natugunan ang kinakailangang quorum.

[… @johnat143]

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.

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

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.

[SimplyDera ◻ @Simply_Dera1]

🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: One day the trumpet will sound.

Retweet this to remind someone that Jesus Christ is coming soon.

[dex ♑ @dextermonterey]

Double elimination 🤡😂

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

BINABALEWALA ANG ATING RULES. KAMI SA SB-11 AY TUTOL DITO DAHIL IMPUNITY ITO!

Ang nangyari ngayon ay malinaw na pag-abandona sa tungkulin, pagpapabaya sa responsibilidad, at tahasang pagsasawalang-bahala sa mga alituntunin ng institusyong ito. Hindi maaaring patigilin ang Senado sa pagtatrabaho dahil lang tumatangging mamuno ang presiding officer nito.

[Jesus Falcis 🇵🇭 @jesusfalcis]

Alan Peter Cayetano Resign!

Make it trend.
Make it real.
Make it happen.

🙏

#AlanPeterCayetanoResign

[Philstar.com @PhilstarNews]

'KUNG MATAPANG KA, PUMUNTA KA DITO BUKAS'

Sen. Raffy Tulfo made a sharp challenge to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to attend the Senate's next plenary session on Wednesday, after the latter claimed that the minority was trying to wrest control of the Senate to prevent the hearings of the Blue Ribbon Committee on the flood control crisis.

The statement came after the majority bloc did not appear again for the Senate's plenary session on Tuesday, the second consecutive day of absence after the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday.

Related: https://t.co/klpdyW38Np

[Win Gatchalian @WinGatchalian74]

Sayang ang ipinapasahod ng taong-bayan kung hindi nagagamit ang oras ng Senado para sa trabaho.

Humigit-kumulang ₱25 milyon ang ginagastos kada araw sa operasyon ng Senado para sa kuryente, utilities, pasahod, at iba pang pangangailangan.

Kapag walang sesyon, walang batas o resolusyong maipapasa. Maaantala rin ang kumpirmasyon ng ating military personnel.

[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.

[PING LACSON @iampinglacson]

So, kasalanan pa ng minority bloc na hindi nag-protesta dahil sinigawan ang Senate President natin? Actually, laking pasasalamat nga namin na hindi siya binigwasan ni Sec Jonvic dahil sa inasal niya kahapon. Damn your damdamin.

[NewsWatch Plus PH @newswatchplusph]

GATCHALIAN: MAJORITY BLOC VIOLATED SENATE RULES BY NOT SHOWING UP

WATCH: Senator Win Gatchalian says the majority bloc violated Senate rules by not attending today’s session.

“Dahil hindi naman pwedeng isuspindi at i-cancel ang session na walang consultation with the majority,” he said.

Gatchalian said he was supposed to deliver a privilege speech on the recommendations of the Senate crisis committee following its probe into the government’s response to the conflict in the Middle East. | @eimorpsantos

[Win Gatchalian @WinGatchalian74]

The Solid Bloc 11 minority senators were present today for the 5 p.m. resumption of session, ready to work, ready to vote on pending bills and ready to keep the Senate running, but the majority led by SP Cayetano chose not to show up.

They did not even have the courtesy to inform us when they ignored the rules, and could not extend the basic decency of telling the minority that they had no intention of convening.

Let us focus on the work, because the Senate has serious business before it, and if the majority wants to protest, deliver privilege speeches or defend its position, the proper place to do that is on the floor, not by making the chamber stand still.

The Senate should open its doors, call the session to order and return to work, because no Facebook post, no appeal to institutional pride and no political drama can erase the basic duty of senators to show up, follow the law and serve the people.

We call on the Filipino people to watch the Senate closely, because when an institution refuses to work, public vigilance becomes the people’s first line of defense.

[ALTStarMagic 💫 @AltStarMagic]

LOVE THE VIEW OF THE MINORITY 😌✨

[NT98 @iibatch76]

Just saw this post and this is very true to all the DDS Majority Senators who are only thinking of themselves and their bosses the evil Dutertes and not their country and fellowmen.. 😡😡😡

[PING LACSON @iampinglacson]

“The minority group scampered out of the session hall.” — SP Cayetano
“No, Mr. Senate President, we quietly walked out because you scampered out of our rules and wanted to divide the house while we were still debating”.

[Polly Liwanag @palubogpalitaw]

Yeeeeeesssss!!!! Angas talaga ng minority!!!! @iampinglacson @sotto_tito @kikopangilinan @risahontiveros @erwintulforeal @Idolraffyishere @bamaquino @WinGatchalian74 @jvejercito @migzzubiri Lito Lapid

[Polly Liwanag @palubogpalitaw]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

[Ian Joshua Alvarez Arcelo #PilipinasRobredoPaRin @arcelo_ian]

THE SENATORS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES: Vicente Sotto III, Ana Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel, Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Francis Pancratius Pangilinan, Erwin and Rafael Tulfo, Manuel Lapid, Sherwin Gatchalian, Panfilo Lacson, Joseph Victor Ejercito and Juan Miguel Zubiri.