Twenty-six of the 41 standing committees in the Philippine Senate are still awaiting minority members as the chamber works to finalize its committee membership and resume legislative work.

The Philippine Senate failed to convene its regular session after the majority group and presiding officers were absent, following a minority bloc walkout last week. Minority senators waited for over an hour, but the chamber could not proceed.

Senator Zubiri has explained his decision to join the Senate minority bloc, stating he was 'betrayed' twice: first when he was ousted as Senate president, and again when a group of four allegedly reneged on their promise to help reinstate him.

The Senate minority bloc has condemned an attempt to fast-track significant changes to the Senate rules. They expressed strong opposition to the perceived rush in implementing major alterations.

Senator Risa Hontiveros announced that several majority bloc senators have expressed intentions to move to the minority, hinting at a possible shake-up in the Philippine Senate.

Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III reportedly lost the Senate presidency due to a lack of funds to 'look after' his colleagues, according to a minority bloc member. The issue highlights financial dynamics within the Philippine Senate.

A senator from the minority bloc stated that Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's claim of the chamber being 'under attack' during a May 13 gunfire incident was due to a flawed report from acting sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca.

The introduction of the digital euro has stalled in the European Parliament due to a minority bloc formed by an EPP rapporteur and the far-right, causing a legislative deadlock despite German support.

President Marcos called on senators yesterday to “get back to work” as the impasse between the Senate majority and minority blocs had already stalled the passage of important measures.

TOKYO, Japan — Malacañang said Tuesday night’s heated exchange at the Senate and the ensuing walkout of the minority bloc over a proposal to allow remote voting of members even during nonemergencies…

Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that removing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano might be the only way to resolve the current gridlock in the Senate, following a walkout by the minority bloc.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid clarified on Tuesday that he remains a member of the Senate minority bloc amid rumors that he had transferred to the majority.

The minority bloc in the Philippine Senate has rejected an offer for Chiz Escudero to retake the Senate presidency, according to Kiko Pangilinan.

Alan Peter Cayetano continues to preside as Senate President in the Philippines, despite reports of discussions regarding his potential replacement hours before the plenary session.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson confirmed that the minority bloc has been actively attempting to change the Senate leadership, revealing this information when asked about potential reasons.

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday sponsored the minority bloc’s resolution seeking to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition or surrender to a foreign country, amid a likely issuance by the International Criminal Court of arrest warrants for his allies Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go.

Senator Erwin Tulfo has accused minority senators of blocking a probe into flood control projects. He suggested that the reasons for their obstruction are 'obvious'.

The Philippine Senate is experiencing a 11-11 deadlock, straining the majority’s slim advantage as two of its members are unable to participate due to legal issues.

Philippine Senators Lito Lapid and Erwin Tulfo have confirmed they remain part of the Senate's minority bloc. This clarification comes after rumors circulated about Lapid potentially switching alliances.

Emotions are running high in the Philippine Senate a week after a May 13 gunfire incident, as minority bloc senators denied Sen. Pia Cayetano’s allegation that they did not check on the majority senators locked down in the Senate that chaotic night.

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has moved to the minority bloc in the Philippine Senate, while Senator JV Ejercito rejected an offer from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to join the majority, opting to remain independent.

Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has clarified that his grievances regarding the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) failure to release funds and his dissatisfaction with House Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III's leadership are not connected to any impeachment proceedings, despite earlier reports of his party considering a move to the minority bloc.