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The Philippine Senate is actively addressing various issues, including potential leadership changes, budget reallocations, and investigations into anomalous projects. Senators are scrutinizing the P270 billion flood control budget due to concerns over ghost projects and corruption. Meanwhile, efforts to hold public officials accountable, such as through drug testing and legal measures, are being pursued to ensure transparency and integrity in governance.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM

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Recent developments on Senate

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM

House summons Poe, Co over P1 trillion flood control budget insertions

The House Infrastructure Committee has summoned Senator Grace Poe and former Appropriations Committee chairperson Zaldy Co to explain alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Ex-engr links Estrada to P355M infra anomalies in Bulacan

A former Bulacan assistant district engineer, Brice Ericson Hernandez, implicated Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in alleged anomalous infrastructure projects worth P355 million in the province.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Senate allows ex-DPWH exec to attend House probe

Former Public Works and Highways District Engineer Brice Hernandez has been permitted by the Senate to attend a House of Representatives probe concerning alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM

NCRPO deploys 2,500 cops for Black Friday protests

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is deploying over 2,500 police officers to secure potential Black Friday protests concerning flood control issues.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM

Baguio mayor skips Senate hearing for House probe

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong opted not to attend the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on anomalous flood control projects, stating his intention to testify before the House of Representatives first.

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM

DPWH Usec denies budget insertion allegations

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon stated that Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral denied allegations of attempting to insert items into the 2026 national budget.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Lacson to Dizon: DPWH corruption evidence to be presented

Senator Panfilo Lacson will provide Secretary Vince Dizon with evidence of corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Senators mull scrapping P270B flood control budget

Senators are considering scrapping the P270 billion budget for flood control under the Department of Public Works and Highways for 2026 due to alleged anomalous and ghost projects.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Angel Aquino shares deepfake porn ordeal to Senate committee

Actress Angel Aquino revealed to a Senate committee that she became a victim of a deepfake pornography video featuring her face.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Protesters accuse flood control contractors of corruption

Various groups, including flood victims and militant organizations, protested outside St. Gerrard Construction in Pasig City, owned by contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya, to denounce alleged corruption in flood control projects.