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Sotto seeks clearer rules on prolonged, unauthorized absences of senators: Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente C. Sotto III is seeking to establish clearer ...
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Sotto wants institutionalized rules for absentee senators: 'There is a policy gap as regards the possible sanction on a member of the Senate with prolonged ...
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Sotto: Senate ethics panel to tackle pending complaints on August 6: Sen. Vicente Sotto III — Photo from Vicente Tito Sotto/Facebook MANILA ...
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Sotto, majority senators meet for possible VP Sara impeachment trial: Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Monday said he met with several ...
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Bato logs 27 absences; eight senators show perfect attendance in Senate's first regular session
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Absent Dela Rosa loses almost all Senate committee posts: Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines - | Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has lost ...
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Sotto notes pro-China tone in some senators' remarks: Senate President Vicente Sotto III — Photo from Vicente Tito Sotto/Facebook MANILA ...
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No work, no pay? Bato dela Rosa's salary may be withheld due to continued absence — Lacson | ABS-CBN News
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File ethics complaint vs. absentee Bato—Sotto: Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday that citizens who want to hold Senator Ronald dela Rosa ...
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Lacson says he continues to support Sotto's leadership: MANILA, Philippines - | Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said he continues to support the ...
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Sotto clarifies budget amendments: Regular process to serve the people: MANILA, Philippines - | Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III clarified recent issues ...
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Both Escudero, Sotto seeking Duterte bloc's support for Senate presidency — Go | ABS-CBN News
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Tito Sotto says 4 peers urging his return as Senate president: Sotto said at least four incumbent senators already approached him, urging him to retake the ...
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Sotto: '4 to 5' senators say VP Duterte impeachment case can be tackled now
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Key FactsImpeachment Timing Debate Surrounding VP Sara Duterte
Feb 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Several current senators believe the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte can commence within the 19th Congress.
- Vicente Sotto criticized the Senate for not immediately referring the impeachment articles to the plenary, which delayed committee hearings.
- Sotto argued that an ongoing impeachment trial would not hinder senators' reelection campaigns but would instead provide nationwide television exposure.
- Senate President Escudero maintains that the trial will likely begin only after the midterm elections in June 2025 when the 19th Congress resumes.
What better campaign than to be on television every day, in the impeachment court? Nothing beats that—it's like a telenovela that would be watched by the entire Philippines.— Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III, during a press briefing for Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
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