Vicente Sotto III

Vicente Sotto III is a prominent senator in the Philippines, leading the Senate minority bloc since July 28, 2025. He has been actively pushing for transparency in bicameral conference committee proceedings and continues to support efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte despite legal challenges. Sotto also praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s anti-corruption stance during his State of the Nation Address.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Senators Aquino, Pangilinan, Marcoleta, Cayetano, Villar secure committee chairmanships

The Senate has officially assigned committee chairmanships for the 20th Congress, with several majority lawmakers securing their desired positions.
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Senators Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan join senate majority

Opposition-allied senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan have officially joined the majority bloc in the Philippine Senate during Monday's opening session of Congress.
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Escudero reelected Senate President, Estrada Pro Tempore, Sotto Minority Leader

On Monday, Senator Francis Escudero was reelected as Senate President with 19 votes at the opening session of the 20th Congress.
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Hontiveros joins Sotto-led minority bloc

Sen. Risa Hontiveros announced on Monday at a press conference an hour before the 20th Congress opens its first regular session that she will join the minority bloc led by Sen. Vicente Sotto III, rather than forming an independent bloc as initially planned.
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Monsoon floods in Bulacan raise questions on P142B budget allocation

Monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Bulacan and other parts of the Philippines this month, raising questions about how billions allocated for flood control are being spent.
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Senate may convene VP Duterte's impeachment trial Aug 4

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte may begin on August 4, 2025, according to Senator Joel Villanueva.
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Hontiveros considers joining veterans bloc in Senate

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed openness to joining the five-man 'veterans bloc' in the Senate on Tuesday.
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Zubiri expands veterans bloc to five, eyes Sotto for Senate president

Senator Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri has expanded his proposed 'veterans bloc' to include Senator Lito Lapid, making it a five-member group.
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Migz Zubiri criticizes Chiz Escudero's leadership, backs Sotto for Senate presidency

Former Senate President Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri has expressed dissatisfaction with the current Senate leadership and support for a consultative style of governance.
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Senate to decide on Sara Duterte's impeachment trial

Senate President Francis Escudero reiterated on Wednesday that the decision regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial rests with the 20th Congress and will proceed according to Senate rules.
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