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Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is the Senate President of the Philippines, known for his role in the passage of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget and his efforts to enhance transparency in government spending. He has also been involved in legislative initiatives aimed at addressing corruption, such as the proposed Independent People's Commission to investigate infrastructure anomalies.

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Recent developments on Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

Fri, December 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Senate to pass bill creating independent commission to probe infra anomalies next year

Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that the bill establishing an Independent People's Commission (IPC) to probe infrastructure anomalies and corruption is expected to be passed by the Senate next year.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM

4 detained senators deny holiday furlough over escape risk

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson announced that contractor Curlee Discaya and three former DPWH engineers, namely Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza, will not be granted holiday furlough due to security concerns.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Senate eyes signing of P6.793-trillion budget in January

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III indicated that the P6.793-trillion General Appropriation Bill (GAB) for 2026 might be signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in January, as Congress plans to ratify the bicameral conference committee report on December 29 and adjourn on December 30.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Senate leaders laud P6.793-trillion 2026 budget as most transparent

Senate leaders hailed the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 as the most transparent in recent memory due to its open and public approval process.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM

Senate leaders deny P17.9 billion pork barrel fund in 2026 budget

Senate leaders, including Senate President Vicente Sotto III, have denied accusations of a P17.9 billion "pork barrel" fund in the 2026 budget.

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Sen Bato dela Rosa remains absent amid ICC arrest warrant rumors

Senator Bato dela Rosa was absent from his duties as a Senate representative to a bicameral conference committee meeting on Saturday, December 13, continuing his month-long absence.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Senate nearing end of flood control project probe

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) is nearing the conclusion of its investigation into flood control projects, as stated by Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM

2026 national budget bicam meeting moved to Dec 13

The bicameral conference committee meeting to reconcile the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 has been moved to December 13, 2025.

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Senate aims to pass IPC bill by January next year

The Senate intends to pursue the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite previous reservations from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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.