Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed hope that conscience would prevail, especially among those in positions of power, following the incident inside the Senate building where gunshots were heard on Wednesday night, May 13.
‘MGA TOTOONG JOURNALIST ANG NAG HAHATID NG BALITA”
Bulacan State University Professor Israel Saguingin emphasized the role of journalists in delivering news amid danger, following the tensions that erupted at the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned netizens against exploiting the gunfire incident in the Senate to incite violence and sow disinformation on social media and other digital platforms.
Not a single soldier tasked to secure the Senate building used any weapon during the gunfire incident that stemmed over claims that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would be arrested and turned over to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said that he is ready to file counter charges against fellow Senator Robin Padilla in the event the latter formally files an ethics complaint against him.
‘IMPORTANTE, NAGAWA KO YUNG AKING TUNGKULIN’
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said on Wednesday, May 13, he does not regret enforcing the Duterte administration’s war on drugs despite the possibility of being arrested in connection with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the campaign.
LOOK: Members of Alab ng Bayan, together with Tindig Pilipinas and other civil society groups, march during an indignation rally in Pasay City on Wednesday, May 13, condemning the alleged “Senate coup” that led to changes in the leadership of the Senate of the Philippines.
The groups described the move as a desperate attempt to block the continuation of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. They also denounced the Senate leadership for allegedly protecting Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa, whom they accused of involvement in alleged extrajudicial killings, and called for his immediate arrest.
📷: Mark Balmores | MB
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday.
De Lima gave this candid remark in a chance interview with reporters Tuesday, May 12--a day after a Senate coup d'etat installed Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as the new leader of the 24-member upper chamber.
In Antipolo City, Mayor Jun Ynares shared the heartfelt story of Charlie T. Morris Jr., a Natatanging Mag-aaral Awardee and recipient of a P180,000 scholarship grant chosen by the Mayamot National High School (NHS) School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA).
Members of the militant group Sandugo, march toward the Senate of the Philippines to call on senators to continue the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations involving the misuse of public funds, May 12, 2026.
The group said the Filipino people deserve justice and accountability, adding that anyone accused of wrongdoing must answer before the law, especially in matters involving taxpayers’ money.
During the protest, the group was confronted by supporters of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who allegedly attempted to destroy the protesters’ placards as tensions briefly rose near the Senate grounds. (📷Mark Balmores/MB)
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte at the soonest possible time.
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) welcomed the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I to unseal the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, calling it an important step in the ongoing pursuit of accountability for war on drugs crimes.
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Tuesday, May 12, that he would exhaust all available legal remedies to avoid being brought to The Hague in the Netherlands to face trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa of crimes against humanity for at least 32 killings allegedly committed during the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
LOOK: Participants from the Visayas and Mindanao showcase their skills in the Barista Team Competition during the ongoing MAFBEX 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Davao on Saturday, May 9.
The competition, which also serves as the ASEAN eliminations, highlights the barista teams’ speed, accuracy, and craftsmanship in preparing various coffee menus.
The Visayas and Mindanao eliminations are organized by the Philippine Coffee Board.
📷: Keith Bacongco | MB
"Huwag kang lilitaw (Don’t show yourself)."
This was Senator Robinhood Padilla's firm advice to Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Saturday, May 9 after reports surfaced that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has already issued a warrant of arrest against the latter.
Volunteers donate blood during a mass blood donation activity at the Ospital ng Tondo in Tondo, Manila on Saturday, May 9.
The bloodletting drive aims to help replenish blood supplies while encouraging more Filipinos to take part in life-saving blood donation initiatives.
📸: Mark Balmores/MB
Vice President Sara Duterte said some politicians are allegedly benefiting financially from using her name as discussions on impeachment complaints against her continue.