Senate reschedules COVID-19 hearings to May 18

The Senate Committee of the Whole rescheduled its COVID-19 hearings from May 11 to May 18, following a request from executive officials for more preparation time.

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto and Senate President Vicente Sotto III agreed to the delay, citing that the executive branch needs until May 15 to prepare updates and reports for the President's decision.