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Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is the Senate President of the Philippines who has been involved in various legislative and administrative issues, including clarifying rules on senatorial travel, addressing concerns about ethics and accountability, and urging improvements in the conduct of police escorts. He has also denied allegations of budget cuts and assured the safety of Senate documents following a fire incident at the Senate building. Sotto continues to play a key role in shaping legislative processes and maintaining order within the Senate.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM

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Recent developments on Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Senate to pursue Independent People's Commission bill despite president's hesitation

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III affirmed the Senate's intent to pursue the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s apparent hesitation.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Senators, staff not required to get travel authority for personal trips

Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that senators and Senate employees are not required to obtain travel authority for personal trips.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Rep. Tiangco pushes for bill to create ICAIC, empower ICI

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is pushing for the passage of House Bills No. 4453 and 5699, also known as the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC), to empower the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Sotto: File ethics complaint vs Dela Rosa

Senate President Vicente Sotto III advised critics of Senator Bato dela Rosa's prolonged absence to file an ethics complaint for accountability.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

Senators paid regardless of absences as Dela Rosa skips sessions

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian clarified that the 'no work, no pay' principle does not apply to senators, meaning they continue to receive salaries even with absences.

Sun, November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Senate session suspended due to fire

A fire that broke out at the Senate building yesterday, November 30, led to the suspension of the December 1 plenary session.

Sun, November 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Senate documents safe after fire scare at building

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III assured the public that all Senate documents, including those from the Blue Ribbon Committee, are safe following a fire incident at the Senate building.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Senate President Tito Sotto denies House members' claims of budget cuts

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III denied allegations from House members claiming their districts' budgets were reduced by the Senate.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Bato Dela Rosa misses budget defense amid ICC arrest warrant rumors

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's continued absence from the Senate has led to him missing the budget defense for key agencies under his chairmanship, including the Department of National Defense.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM

PNP reminds police escorts to be courteous and safe

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has reminded police escorts of high-level government officials to perform their duties without inconveniencing motorists.