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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
November 12, 2026 | Thursday | 10:00 AM
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The Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, chaired by Sen. Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero, tackles bills strengthening the Philippine housing sector through social protection, affordability measures, sustainable infrastructure, and more efficient housing delivery systems.
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The Committee on Local Government, chaired by Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, conducts a public hearing on measures seeking to transfer the Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Capital and various bills seeking to preserve the local history, identity, and cultural heritage.
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Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito emphasized the need for laws affecting local government units (LGUs) to be clear, practical, and responsive to the realities on the ground. #SenatePH 1/2 @jvejercito
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Ejercito pointed out that stronger local governance requires adequate resources, personnel, and support from the national government to ensure effective service delivery. #SenatePH 2/2 @jvejercito
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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte
November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 AM
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Plenary Session No. 27
Monday | November 9, 2026 | 3:00 PM
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The Committee on Justice and Human Rights (Subcommittee on the Privilege Speech Re: Case of Joseph Sy), chaired by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, resumes its public inquiry into the case of top mining executive Joseph Sy, dubbed as Alice Guo 2.0. #SenatePH
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Sen. Risa Hontiveros pushed to close the gaps within the Philippines’ civil registry system during the Justice and Human Rights Subcommittee’s hearing. #SenatePH 1/2 @risahontiveros
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Hontiveros said the questions surrounding the Filipino citizenship of mining executive Joseph Sy, as well as that of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, should serve as case studies in addressing the continued abuse of government processes for issuing identification documents. #SenatePH 2/2 @risahontiveros
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The Committee on Public Services, chaired by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, resumes its inquiry on the persistent shortcomings in the country's transport infrastructure and regulatory systems, focusing on how deficiencies in seaport operations and road networks affect public safety, mobility, and economic activity. #SenatePH
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The Committee on Public Services on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, resumed its inquiry into alleged safety and security failures across the country's transport and logistics sectors, citing recent incidents that exposed gaps in regulatory oversight.
During the hearing, the committee looked into the deadly MV Jun Aster fire in Coron, Palawan, the weeklong flooding that disrupted traffic along NLEX, and concerns involving ride-hailing and delivery platforms.
The committee, chaired by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, also scrutinized airport security following the reported theft of luxury watches worth over P15 million from a French national at NAIA Terminal 1 and a drug-smuggling case involving a private jet bound for Manila that was intercepted in Laos.
Tulfo also questioned whether existing safeguards are sufficient to protect commuters, travelers, and consumers. #SenatePH @IdolRaffyTulfo
Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, questioned whether government regulators and transport operators are doing enough to protect the public as the Committee on Public Service resumed its inquiry into a series of recent safety and security incidents.
Citing the deadly MV Jun Aster fire, prolonged flooding along NLEX, a multimillion-peso theft at NAIA, and a drug-smuggling case involving a private jet bound for Manila, Tulfo said the incidents exposed recurring weaknesses in oversight and enforcement.
He also raised concerns over passenger safety in ride-hailing services and the treatment of drivers and consumers by logistics platforms.
Tulfo said the cases may appear unrelated but reflect broader failures in protecting commuters, travelers, and consumers. #SenatePH @IdolRaffyTulfo
The Senate and IBC-13 formally unveiled Senate TV on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, giving Filipinos a dedicated channel for live coverage of Senate proceedings, from plenary sessions to committee hearings.
Senate President Win Gatchalian and IBC-13 President and CEO Jose “Jimmie” Policarpio Jr. led the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the launch, formalizing the partnership behind the new broadcast platform.
Also present at the MOU signing were Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr., Deputy Secretary for Administrative and Financial Services Atty. Arnel Jose Bañas, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Mon Ilagan, and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation Board Chairman Atty. Noel Malaya.
Available on IBC Digital TV Channel 13.3, Senate TV aims to bring the Senate’s work closer to the public and provide real-time access to key legislative discussions and budget deliberations.
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Senate President Win Gatchalian on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, said the newly launched Senate TV will help bring Filipinos closer to the work of the Senate by providing a more complete view of how laws are crafted and how legislative decisions are made.
Gatchalian pointed out that the channel is intended to show not only debates and voting on the Senate floor but also the research, consultations, and behind-the-scenes work that go into producing legislation.
“As a senator, kami lang ang nagiging mukha nung batas na 'yun, pero mas marami pang taong gumagawa para mabuo 'yung batas na 'yun. At 'yun naman ang isa sa mga hakbang o direksyon ng Senate TV is to really give our constituents the full view of the operations of the Senate, para ma-appreciate rin nila kung ano ba talaga ang ginagawa ng Senado,” he said. #SenatePH @WinGatchalian74
Filipinos can now watch the Senate's work unfold in full, from committee hearings to final votes, with the launch of Senate TV, Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III said on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Speaking during the launch, Sotto said the channel will give the public direct access to Senate hearings, debates, and voting proceedings, allowing Filipinos to better understand how laws are crafted and how government decisions are made.
He added that Senate TV will strengthen transparency and accountability by enabling citizens to follow legislative deliberations, including budget discussions, and judge for themselves how their elected officials perform their duties. #SenatePH @sotto_tito
