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Pia Cayetano turns emotional as Hontiveros questions Senate ‘return to normalcy’
Senator Pia Cayetano became emotional on Wednesday as she pushed back against Senator Risa Hontiveros’ remarks criticizing the Senate’s apparent “return to normalcy” following last week’s shooting incident. In a privilege speech, Hontiveros said the incident inflicted a “profound injury” on the dignity and credibility of the upper chamber. “Halos isang linggo na matapos ang…
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CICC eyes charges, disbarment vs lawyer over alleged calls for revolution
Published May 20, 2026 6:23pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said it is studying the possible filing of criminal charges and disbarment proceedings against a lawyer accused of spreading false information and allegedly inciting unrest…
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FDA tightens monitoring of VAT-exempt medicines, fake drugs
Published May 20, 2026 5:45pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening its monitoring of value-added tax (VAT) exempt medicines to ensure lower prices for consumers while stepping up enforcement against counterfeit and unregistered drugs. FDA…
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How to apply for August 2026 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test
Published May 20, 2026 3:03pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Filipinos seeking entry-level government jobs, including K to 12 graduates, may apply for the Career Service Examination–Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) set on August 9, 2026. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said…
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Pia Cayetano elected Senate blue ribbon chairperson
Published May 20, 2026 3:46pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Pia Cayetano is the new chairperson of the Senate committee on accountability of public officers and investigations, or the Blue Ribbon committee. This developed Wednesday after acting Senate Majority Floor Leader…
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Bato Dela Rosa can’t attend plenary session, impeachment trial remotely – Senate rules
Published May 20, 2026 2:52pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is not allowed to attend or participate in the Senate’s plenary sessions and the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte through teleconferencing for now, according to…
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WATCH: CCTV footage show Bato dela Rosa, Robin Padilla leaving Senate, PCO says
Published May 20, 2026 2:12pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday released copies of the CCTV footage which it said show Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Robin Padilla going out of the Senate premises in…
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Bato dela Rosa camp insists ICC warrant not enforceable in PH
Published May 20, 2026 1:37pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s legal counsel on Wednesday maintained that although they recognize the existence of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), they do not consider it…
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DICT probes temporary downtime of PCO, Official Gazette websites
Published May 20, 2026 12:45pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity Bureau on Wednesday said it is investigating the cause of inaccessibility issues on the website of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and Official…
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UP Board okays school of medicine in Mindanao, RadTech program in Manila
Published May 20, 2026 12:11pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The University of the Philippines (UP) is expanding its health-related programs following the approval of new academic initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s healthcare workforce gaps. During its 1408th meeting held on…
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Senate personnel arrive at CIDG amid shooting incident probe
Published May 20, 2026 11:20am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Personnel from the Senate arrived at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) office in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Wednesday morning. This is amid the investigation into the shooting incident that…
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PNP-ACG: 52 nabbed for cybercrimes in first half of May 2026
Published May 19, 2026 11:16pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 52 individuals in anti-cybercrime operations in the first half of May. In a statement, the PNP said the suspects include 23 who were nabbed in…
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PH opposes US bid for diplomatic immunity for upcoming AI hub
Published May 19, 2026 10:20pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg led a site inspection and unveiling of the marker for the Philippines’ new Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub on Tuesday. The AI hub is…
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PAGASA warns vs combined effects of Super El Niño, Habagat from June to August
Published May 19, 2026 9:23pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. State weather bureau called on the public to prepare for stronger storms and as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, may coincide with a Super El Niño from June to August. According to…
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Senate shooting staged? Jonvic Remulla firm there was no attack
Published May 19, 2026 5:40pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday maintained that the Senate was not under attack, but paused on concluding whether the “gun-related incident” was staged. “All evidence points that there was no attack…