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Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is the Senate President of the Philippines, known for his role in budgetary processes and oversight of government projects, including flood control initiatives. He has faced allegations of corruption and has been involved in controversies surrounding the 2026 national budget and flood control projects. Sotto has also dealt with legal and political challenges, including claims of a coordinated effort to discredit him and the Senate.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM

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Recent developments on Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Sotto III declares P188.8M net worth; Padilla P244M

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III declared a net worth of P188.868 million as of June 30, 2025.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Senate eyes lower 2026 budget, DPWH funding eyed for realignment

Senate President Vicente Sotto III indicated that the Senate is considering passing the 2026 national budget at a figure lower than the P6.7 trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) proposed by the executive branch.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM

Ombudsman backs livestreaming of budget bicam proceedings

The Office of the Ombudsman expressed strong support for the livestreaming of the Bicameral Conference Committee proceedings for the 2026 national budget, hoping it becomes a standard practice.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Minority bloc to work with Lacson as Blue Ribbon Committee chair

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano stated that the minority bloc will continue working with Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson following the announcement of Lacson's return as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM

Sen. Hontiveros discloses P18.986M net worth, backs public SALN access

Senator Risa Hontiveros disclosed her 2024 SALN, reporting a net worth of P18.986 million.

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Lacson likely to return as blue ribbon committee chair in November

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is likely to return as the chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee in November, according to Senate President Vicente Sotto III.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM

SC orders gov't to comment on flood control project anomalies petition

The Supreme Court has ordered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, and various government agencies to comment on a petition for a writ of kalikasan concerning alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM