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‘Ex-marines’ repeat kickback claims; Sotto, Tulfo named

MANILA, Philippines — The 18 alleged former Marines reiterated their accusations that lawmakers, including Senators Tito Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo, received money from the office of former Ako Bicol ...
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Sotto, Tulfo shut down ‘ex-marines’ claims

MANILA, Philippines – Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo on Thursday denied the claims of the supposed former Marines who said they delivered cash-filled suitcases to the lawmakers. Two ...
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Philippine senators name new leader, sidestepping pro-Duterte boycott

File photo of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. - Photo: SENATE PRIB/ Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA: A group of Philippine lawmakers wrested back control of a bitterly divided Senate on Wednesday (June 3), ...
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Why Senate ethics panel can’t act yet on complaints

Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito. Bibo Nueva España, Senate PRIB/File MANILA — The Senate Committee on Ethics cannot yet act on pending complaints before the panel, including those filed against ...
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Pangilinan says 'Solid Bloc 11' minority backs Gatchalian for Senate president

“We, of the SB-11 or Solid Bloc 11, all want Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian to become Senate President,” Pangilinan said in ...
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Palace releases video of dela Rosa, Padilla leaving Senate premises

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Wednesday shared footage of Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Robin Padilla leaving the Senate premises together before dawn last Thursday, May 14, hours after a ...