This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Recent developments on Lito Lapid
Ten additional senators have agreed to release their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) to the press, following the Ombudsman's decision to reinstate public access to these documents.
The newly formed Senate majority bloc convened for their first caucus meeting on Monday, a week after Senator Vicente Sotto III assumed the role of Senate President.
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has been appointed to two additional key positions within the Senate as part of the ongoing reorganization.
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was reelected as Senate President of the 20th Congress with 19 votes, defeating Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.
Senator Risa Hontiveros is considering joining the Senate's "veterans bloc," a group advocating for Senator Vicente Sotto III's reinstatement as Senate President.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri indicated that four veteran senators are open to forming the minority bloc in the 20th Congress.
Sen. Camille Villar reported the highest expenditure at P179.6 million for her Eleksyon 2025 campaign, with the majority spent on advertisements.
Senator Lito Lapid has proposed a bill that would grant a 20 percent discount on maternity-related expenses for pregnant women.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that approximately 1.3 million Filipino voters cast invalid ballots for senators in the 2025 midterm elections because they shaded more than the allowed 12 candidates.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed the 12 winning senators of the 2025 midterm polls on May 17, at The Manila Hotel Tent City.