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Senator-judge Joel Villanueva: Comparing dun sa previous administration, bago nagkaroon ng confidential funds, walang ganitong kalaki na wini-withdraw ang Department of Education is that correct? Camposano: During my time wala po. Senator-judge Joel Villanueva: Kaya nabanggit niyo na unusual? Camposano: Yes

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The Philippine Star

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𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹! 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗪𝗮𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗡𝗼, 𝗡𝗼! Sa kabila ng matagumpay nating mga ipinaglaban sa proposed 2026 National Budget, mas mabigat pa rin ang mga nakita nating item na hindi katanggap-tanggap. Humihingi ang Judiciary ng ₱28.31 billion reconsideration — pero ang ibinigay lang ay ₱1.46 billion. 5.15% lang po ito. Isang co-equal branch na may napakalaking papel ang Hudikatura, pero kulang-kulang ang suporta. The Judiciary deserves not just respect in words — but support in resources. We are also dismayed by the cut in the additional budget for the Commission on Human Rights. Taon-taon na lang, underfunded ang CHR. Hindi dapat kinukuripot ang pangangalaga sa ating dignidad at karapatang pantao. Pagdating naman sa Unprogrammed Appropriations, I firmly believe that it’s time to stop having this in the national budget. Unang rason: Unprogrammed Appropriations have no definite source of financing. Walang tiyak na pagkukunan na koleksyon ng buwis o utang para dito. Kung wala palang pera ay bakit magbabalak na gumasta? Pangalawang rason: The practice of having Unprogrammed Appropriations is tantamount to undue delegation of legislative power to the Executive. Only the legislature has the power to appropriate. In the past, billions have been authorized to be released without adequate congressional scrutiny and sufficient safeguards. Naging pugad tuloy ito ng mga ghost, sub-standard and overpriced projects. Also, some UA items came in lump-sums, with no specificity or itemization, with no prior determination of, say, real projects and actual recipients. Only the Executive knows how unprogrammed funds are being used, and we in Congress and the public find out only after the fact. This abdication of the congressional power of the purse must be discontinued. Pangatlong rason: Nagiging kumbenyenteng parkingan ang Unprogrammed Appropriations ng mga dapat naman ay programado at obligado nang mga gastusin. This practice has created persistent false hopes and mass deception among the affected sectors and agencies, who have been made to budgetary support when no real funding actually exists. Kung wala nang UA, mapipilitan ang Ehekutibo at Kongreso na talagang pondohan ang mga ito, sapagkat may mandato at prayoridad sa ilalim ng mga batas o kontrata. Prime examples of these are the “revised AFP modernization program”, “prior years’ LGU shares”, “support to foreign-assisted projects” and “budgetary support to GOCCs.” I also expressed disappointment on the rejection of the proposed amendments to the Special Provisions on Unprogrammed Funds, as proposed by Representative Tinio, that would have provided additional safeguards against abuses of unprogrammed funds. Kung ipinipilit pa rin ang unprogrammed appropriations, bakit nireject pati ang additional safeguards at accountability mechanisms para dito? Therefore, my stand against the Unprogrammed Appropriations is a constitutional imperative and a moral obligation on my part. This Representation votes NO vote to House Bill No. 4058.

𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹! 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗪𝗮𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗡𝗼, 𝗡𝗼! Sa kabila ng matagumpay nating mga ipinaglaban sa proposed 2026 National Budget, mas mabigat pa rin ang mga nakita nating item na hindi katanggap-tanggap. Humihingi ang Judiciary ng ₱28.31 billion reconsideration — pero ang ibinigay lang ay ₱1.46 billion. 5.15% lang po ito. Isang co-equal branch na may napakalaking papel ang Hudikatura, pero kulang-kulang ang suporta. The Judiciary deserves not just respect in words — but support in resources. We are also dismayed by the cut in the additional budget for the Commission on Human Rights. Taon-taon na lang, underfunded ang CHR. Hindi dapat kinukuripot ang pangangalaga sa ating dignidad at karapatang pantao. Pagdating naman sa Unprogrammed Appropriations, I firmly believe that it’s time to stop having this in the national budget. Unang rason: Unprogrammed Appropriations have no definite source of financing. Walang tiyak na pagkukunan na koleksyon ng buwis o utang para dito. Kung wala palang pera ay bakit magbabalak na gumasta? Pangalawang rason: The practice of having Unprogrammed Appropriations is tantamount to undue delegation of legislative power to the Executive. Only the legislature has the power to appropriate. In the past, billions have been authorized to be released without adequate congressional scrutiny and sufficient safeguards. Naging pugad tuloy ito ng mga ghost, sub-standard and overpriced projects. Also, some UA items came in lump-sums, with no specificity or itemization, with no prior determination of, say, real projects and actual recipients. Only the Executive knows how unprogrammed funds are being used, and we in Congress and the public find out only after the fact. This abdication of the congressional power of the purse must be discontinued. Pangatlong rason: Nagiging kumbenyenteng parkingan ang Unprogrammed Appropriations ng mga dapat naman ay programado at obligado nang mga gastusin. This practice has created persistent false hopes and mass deception among the affected sectors and agencies, who have been made to budgetary support when no real funding actually exists. Kung wala nang UA, mapipilitan ang Ehekutibo at Kongreso na talagang pondohan ang mga ito, sapagkat may mandato at prayoridad sa ilalim ng mga batas o kontrata. Prime examples of these are the “revised AFP modernization program”, “prior years’ LGU shares”, “support to foreign-assisted projects” and “budgetary support to GOCCs.” I also expressed disappointment on the rejection of the proposed amendments to the Special Provisions on Unprogrammed Funds, as proposed by Representative Tinio, that would have provided additional safeguards against abuses of unprogrammed funds. Kung ipinipilit pa rin ang unprogrammed appropriations, bakit nireject pati ang additional safeguards at accountability mechanisms para dito? Therefore, my stand against the Unprogrammed Appropriations is a constitutional imperative and a moral obligation on my part. This Representation votes NO vote to House Bill No. 4058.

Leila de Lima

26,363 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

🚨PBBM to the Senators: GET BACK TO WORK! This is what he said in this interview: 1. Get back to work. Get back to work because it's important. Ang dami nating kailangan gawin. We had a meeting sa UPLIFT Committee and marami tayong kailangan pagawa sa mga batas, mga batas na we were thinking na baka magka-supplemental budget, baka magka- amendahan namin ang mga ibang batas. Ito ay kailangan para makapagbigay tayo ng tulong sa taong bayan dahil nga sa oil crisis. Kung walang session, hindi ko nga maintindihan eh dahil ang pagkakaintindi ko is that ang rules — nag-congressman naman ako, nag-senador din naman ako. Ang rules diyan bago ka mag-cancel ng session, you have to inform the other house three days before you cancel a session and there has to be a very good reason for canceling a session. 2. I don't think na ihahatid mo ang isang senador para pumunta kung saan siya pupunta, hindi yata sapat na dahilan para i-cancel ang isang session. Isang session lang 'yun. Ngayon, kanselado na naman ang isang session. Hindi ko nga maintindihan kung papaano sila magtatrabaho kung ganito. Ang House of Representatives ngayon ay nagtataka kung papaano ba, nagbago na ba ‘yung rules, nagbago na ba 'yung mga patakaran natin kagaya ng mga nakaraan? It is a rule that is contained in the Constitution. 3. I'm afraid all these events that we have been witnessing has thrown the Senate and its leadership, the whole Senate, into disarray. It has discredited the leadership and it has stopped the essential business of legislation in government. The two other departments continue to work. The Executive continues to work. The Judiciary continues to work. Why does the Legislature decide to stop working? I don't understand that. I talked to my fellow senators at the time I was senator and we cannot figure out bakit magkakaganto, anong nangyari, paano tayo napunta rito. 4. The best description I can have is that the Legislature is now in disarray. But that is exactly the opposite from what we are trying to achieve. We are trying to achieve some form of stability so that people can get on with their lives, so that people can plan ahead for their future, so that people can count on the assistance of government during this time of an emergency. And we cannot do that if the Legislature decides to stay at home and have a vacation. That is anathema to everything that governance is about. 5. I never imagined in my entire life, in my entire political life, that such a thing could happen, especially to the august — it's no longer august now — to the august body of the upper house, the Senate of the Philippines. ###

🚨PBBM to the Senators: GET BACK TO WORK! This is what he said in this interview: 1. Get back to work. Get back to work because it's important. Ang dami nating kailangan gawin. We had a meeting sa UPLIFT Committee and marami tayong kailangan pagawa sa mga batas, mga batas na we were thinking na baka magka-supplemental budget, baka magka- amendahan namin ang mga ibang batas. Ito ay kailangan para makapagbigay tayo ng tulong sa taong bayan dahil nga sa oil crisis. Kung walang session, hindi ko nga maintindihan eh dahil ang pagkakaintindi ko is that ang rules — nag-congressman naman ako, nag-senador din naman ako. Ang rules diyan bago ka mag-cancel ng session, you have to inform the other house three days before you cancel a session and there has to be a very good reason for canceling a session. 2. I don't think na ihahatid mo ang isang senador para pumunta kung saan siya pupunta, hindi yata sapat na dahilan para i-cancel ang isang session. Isang session lang 'yun. Ngayon, kanselado na naman ang isang session. Hindi ko nga maintindihan kung papaano sila magtatrabaho kung ganito. Ang House of Representatives ngayon ay nagtataka kung papaano ba, nagbago na ba ‘yung rules, nagbago na ba 'yung mga patakaran natin kagaya ng mga nakaraan? It is a rule that is contained in the Constitution. 3. I'm afraid all these events that we have been witnessing has thrown the Senate and its leadership, the whole Senate, into disarray. It has discredited the leadership and it has stopped the essential business of legislation in government. The two other departments continue to work. The Executive continues to work. The Judiciary continues to work. Why does the Legislature decide to stop working? I don't understand that. I talked to my fellow senators at the time I was senator and we cannot figure out bakit magkakaganto, anong nangyari, paano tayo napunta rito. 4. The best description I can have is that the Legislature is now in disarray. But that is exactly the opposite from what we are trying to achieve. We are trying to achieve some form of stability so that people can get on with their lives, so that people can plan ahead for their future, so that people can count on the assistance of government during this time of an emergency. And we cannot do that if the Legislature decides to stay at home and have a vacation. That is anathema to everything that governance is about. 5. I never imagined in my entire life, in my entire political life, that such a thing could happen, especially to the august — it's no longer august now — to the august body of the upper house, the Senate of the Philippines. ###

Thea Tan

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ST. JOEL VILLANUEVA IN HIS FULL BLOWN ACTOR ERA. A-MUST READ PO! “THE PASTOR, THE PORK, AND THE PENDING QUO WARRANTO: The Joel Villanueva Paradox” By: Tindig Pilipino/FB “I don’t intend to run anymore in public office.” Sabi ni Senator Joel Villanueva - parang isang confession na may halong pagod, guilt, at political survival instinct. Pero kung pakikinggan mo ang mga bulungan sa likod ng Senado, hindi raw ito voluntary exit - kundi strategic retreat bago pa siya mapatalsik. Ayon kay Nosy Tarsee, there’s talk of a quo warranto petition brewing - the same legal weapon na ginamit para patalsikin si Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno noong 2018. ⸻ ⚖️ The Ghost of 2016 Let’s rewind. In 2016, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales ordered Joel Villanueva’s dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public office for misusing ₱10 million in PDAF funds intended for livelihood projects. The findings were damning - fake NGOs, ghost beneficiaries, and forged documents. The Ombudsman even forwarded the case to the Sandiganbayan, where malversation and falsification charges were filed - and to this day, no final resolution has been rendered. In short: the case is still pending, but the disqualification order still stands. ⸻ 🧾 The Senate’s Selective Blindness The Ombudsman’s decision was clear - dismissal and perpetual disqualification. Pero the Senate refused to enforce it, claiming “separation of powers.” In Tagalog: “Bahala na kami sa sarili naming dumi.” That move practically neutered the Ombudsman’s authority. Even Morales herself, in later interviews, said it made the country look like a joke in the eyes of the world - because the rule of law seemed optional for the powerful. ⸻ 🌊 Then Came the Flood (Control Scam) Fast forward to 2025 - DPWH District Engineer Henry Alcantara dropped his own bombshell before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. He named Villanueva among those who allegedly received kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan, amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos. Alcantara even testified that Villanueva requested around ₱1 billion in flood project allocations for his province. In short: mula sa Pork Barrel, ngayon Flood Barrel naman. And that makes the irony flood-level high - a preacher who once said “the righteous shall govern” now being accused of engineering a flood of corruption. ⸻ 📚 Quo Warranto 101 Now, what is this quo warranto thing everyone’s whispering about? It literally means “by what authority.” It’s a legal proceeding questioning a person’s right to hold a public office - and it’s precisely what ousted Sereno in 2018 despite her impeachment immunity. If the Ombudsman’s perpetual disqualification still stands - and if Villanueva’s Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) was filed while that decision remained in effect - then his eligibility to serve as senator is in question. That means his CoC could be void, and technically, he’s illegally occupying a Senate seat. As one electoral lawyer put it: 👉 “If his disqualification was never lifted, then the Senate is harboring an impostor under the law.” ⸻ 💀 The Death of the Aguinaldo Doctrine Villanueva reportedly invoked the Aguinaldo Doctrine, or the “Condonation Doctrine,” saying that reelection cleanses past sins. Pero sorry, Brother Joel - the Supreme Court already killed that doctrine in 2015 (Carpio-Morales v. CA and Binay Jr.). Wala nang “forgiven by reelection” defense. The people’s vote doesn’t erase the Ombudsman’s judgment. ⸻ 🕯️ A Test of Institutional Courage This issue now falls on the new Ombudsman - will he have the spine to enforce the 2016 decision? Because if not, it becomes a chilling message: “You can’t be punished if you’re powerful enough to pray on camera.” Public office is not an altar for redemption. It’s a test of accountability. And right now, Villanueva’s halo is hanging by a thread. #JoelVillanueva

ST. JOEL VILLANUEVA IN HIS FULL BLOWN ACTOR ERA. A-MUST READ PO! “THE PASTOR, THE PORK, AND THE PENDING QUO WARRANTO: The Joel Villanueva Paradox” By: Tindig Pilipino/FB “I don’t intend to run anymore in public office.” Sabi ni Senator Joel Villanueva - parang isang confession na may halong pagod, guilt, at political survival instinct. Pero kung pakikinggan mo ang mga bulungan sa likod ng Senado, hindi raw ito voluntary exit - kundi strategic retreat bago pa siya mapatalsik. Ayon kay Nosy Tarsee, there’s talk of a quo warranto petition brewing - the same legal weapon na ginamit para patalsikin si Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno noong 2018. ⸻ ⚖️ The Ghost of 2016 Let’s rewind. In 2016, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales ordered Joel Villanueva’s dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public office for misusing ₱10 million in PDAF funds intended for livelihood projects. The findings were damning - fake NGOs, ghost beneficiaries, and forged documents. The Ombudsman even forwarded the case to the Sandiganbayan, where malversation and falsification charges were filed - and to this day, no final resolution has been rendered. In short: the case is still pending, but the disqualification order still stands. ⸻ 🧾 The Senate’s Selective Blindness The Ombudsman’s decision was clear - dismissal and perpetual disqualification. Pero the Senate refused to enforce it, claiming “separation of powers.” In Tagalog: “Bahala na kami sa sarili naming dumi.” That move practically neutered the Ombudsman’s authority. Even Morales herself, in later interviews, said it made the country look like a joke in the eyes of the world - because the rule of law seemed optional for the powerful. ⸻ 🌊 Then Came the Flood (Control Scam) Fast forward to 2025 - DPWH District Engineer Henry Alcantara dropped his own bombshell before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. He named Villanueva among those who allegedly received kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan, amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos. Alcantara even testified that Villanueva requested around ₱1 billion in flood project allocations for his province. In short: mula sa Pork Barrel, ngayon Flood Barrel naman. And that makes the irony flood-level high - a preacher who once said “the righteous shall govern” now being accused of engineering a flood of corruption. ⸻ 📚 Quo Warranto 101 Now, what is this quo warranto thing everyone’s whispering about? It literally means “by what authority.” It’s a legal proceeding questioning a person’s right to hold a public office - and it’s precisely what ousted Sereno in 2018 despite her impeachment immunity. If the Ombudsman’s perpetual disqualification still stands - and if Villanueva’s Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) was filed while that decision remained in effect - then his eligibility to serve as senator is in question. That means his CoC could be void, and technically, he’s illegally occupying a Senate seat. As one electoral lawyer put it: 👉 “If his disqualification was never lifted, then the Senate is harboring an impostor under the law.” ⸻ 💀 The Death of the Aguinaldo Doctrine Villanueva reportedly invoked the Aguinaldo Doctrine, or the “Condonation Doctrine,” saying that reelection cleanses past sins. Pero sorry, Brother Joel - the Supreme Court already killed that doctrine in 2015 (Carpio-Morales v. CA and Binay Jr.). Wala nang “forgiven by reelection” defense. The people’s vote doesn’t erase the Ombudsman’s judgment. ⸻ 🕯️ A Test of Institutional Courage This issue now falls on the new Ombudsman - will he have the spine to enforce the 2016 decision? Because if not, it becomes a chilling message: “You can’t be punished if you’re powerful enough to pray on camera.” Public office is not an altar for redemption. It’s a test of accountability. And right now, Villanueva’s halo is hanging by a thread. #JoelVillanueva

Facts & Politics

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GRACE POE RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BAM AQUINO AT PANGASINAN GRAND RALLY Senator Grace Poe urged voters to support former Senator Bam Aquino in the May 2025 elections, citing his role in defending her Senate seat and championing key legislation. Speaking at the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list grand rally in Brgy. Roxas, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, on Sunday, February 16, Poe expressed deep gratitude to Aquino, recalling how he stood by her during the 2015 disqualification case that questioned her citizenship. "Alam niyo po, malaki ang utang na loob ko kay Sen. Bam. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya… hindi na sana ako senador," Poe said, explaining that Aquino voted against her removal from office. Poe also lauded Aquino's efforts in passing free college education in state universities and free lunch programs for malnourished public elementary school students, underscoring his dedication to social reforms. "Hindi po ako magrerekomenda kung hindi ako naniniwala na makakatulong ito. Kailangan natin yung mga masisipag sa Senado. Kailangan natin ng mga talagang magtatrabaho," she emphasized. Despite political differences, Poe assured voters that Aquino's leadership aligns with the goal of improving the country, urging them not to forget his contributions. "So, huwag natin siya kalimutan," she concluded.

GRACE POE RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BAM AQUINO AT PANGASINAN GRAND RALLY Senator Grace Poe urged voters to support former Senator Bam Aquino in the May 2025 elections, citing his role in defending her Senate seat and championing key legislation. Speaking at the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list grand rally in Brgy. Roxas, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, on Sunday, February 16, Poe expressed deep gratitude to Aquino, recalling how he stood by her during the 2015 disqualification case that questioned her citizenship. "Alam niyo po, malaki ang utang na loob ko kay Sen. Bam. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya… hindi na sana ako senador," Poe said, explaining that Aquino voted against her removal from office. Poe also lauded Aquino's efforts in passing free college education in state universities and free lunch programs for malnourished public elementary school students, underscoring his dedication to social reforms. "Hindi po ako magrerekomenda kung hindi ako naniniwala na makakatulong ito. Kailangan natin yung mga masisipag sa Senado. Kailangan natin ng mga talagang magtatrabaho," she emphasized. Despite political differences, Poe assured voters that Aquino's leadership aligns with the goal of improving the country, urging them not to forget his contributions. "So, huwag natin siya kalimutan," she concluded.

iMPACT Leadership

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Can anybody from the Senate media ask Sen. Padilla what is the basis of his statement that we lost Scarborough during PNoy admin? Because these are the facts: 1. There are no Chinese ships INSIDE Scarborough shoal. 2. There is no Chinese reclamation or base on Scarborough shoal. Simply put, there is no physical occupation by China on Scarborough. The media can verify and confirm these facts with the Ph Navy and PCG. 3. The Philippine Baselines Law, which I principally authored, is the official Ph claim for Scarborough Shoal and the KIG. Our claims were acknowledged as compliant when the baseline coordinates and regime of islands claims as stated in the said law were formally submitted to the UNCLOS secretariat in 2009. 4. The Arbitral Tribunal ruling in 2016 debunked the 9-dash line claim of Ch over Scarborough Shoal and the Spratlys. Therefore, Ph has a much stronger legal claim over Scarborough than Ch. So, if there is no physical occupation by Ch and there are much stronger legal Ph claims, what is now the basis of this oft repeated lie that we lost Scarborough during PNoy admin? WALA! When I researched on this, the first person who said that we lost Scarborough without any factual and legal basis at all is Mr. Harry Roque (paulit-ulit ding sinabi ito ni Duterte during the 2016 campaign and thereafter). So, as then Chairman of the Committee on National Defense and Security, I conducted hearings in 2013 and 2015 where I asked the Ph Defense officials then if we indeed lose Scarborough and they categorically said: "NO, WE DID NOT LOSE SCARBOROUGH." I even invited Mr. Roque in the 2015 hearing so that he could hear it himself. (See video below) These are all in the Senate records. To the Ph media, next time a resource person says that we lost Scarborough during the PNoy admin, can you ask that person what is his basis for saying so? I assure you, hindi nya masasagot ito. Kasi nga walang basehan. You need to ask this because every time a Filipino resource person says this baseless statement, he is not only unwittingly weakening our position as regards Scarborough but also basically conceding our sovereignty to Ch. Such would be a very unpatriotic thing to do. Finally, to Senator Robin Padilla, my unsolicited advice sayo ay magresearch o magtanong sa iyong mga advisers o staff bago magsalita tungkol sa mga importanteng bagay. Bilang isang halal na Senador, ikaw ay kumakatawan di lang ng pula o green, kundi kasama na rin ang mga yellow, pink at ang mga hindi bumoto sayo. Senador ka naming lahat na Pilipino.

Can anybody from the Senate media ask Sen. Padilla what is the basis of his statement that we lost Scarborough during PNoy admin? Because these are the facts: 1. There are no Chinese ships INSIDE Scarborough shoal. 2. There is no Chinese reclamation or base on Scarborough shoal. Simply put, there is no physical occupation by China on Scarborough. The media can verify and confirm these facts with the Ph Navy and PCG. 3. The Philippine Baselines Law, which I principally authored, is the official Ph claim for Scarborough Shoal and the KIG. Our claims were acknowledged as compliant when the baseline coordinates and regime of islands claims as stated in the said law were formally submitted to the UNCLOS secretariat in 2009. 4. The Arbitral Tribunal ruling in 2016 debunked the 9-dash line claim of Ch over Scarborough Shoal and the Spratlys. Therefore, Ph has a much stronger legal claim over Scarborough than Ch. So, if there is no physical occupation by Ch and there are much stronger legal Ph claims, what is now the basis of this oft repeated lie that we lost Scarborough during PNoy admin? WALA! When I researched on this, the first person who said that we lost Scarborough without any factual and legal basis at all is Mr. Harry Roque (paulit-ulit ding sinabi ito ni Duterte during the 2016 campaign and thereafter). So, as then Chairman of the Committee on National Defense and Security, I conducted hearings in 2013 and 2015 where I asked the Ph Defense officials then if we indeed lose Scarborough and they categorically said: "NO, WE DID NOT LOSE SCARBOROUGH." I even invited Mr. Roque in the 2015 hearing so that he could hear it himself. (See video below) These are all in the Senate records. To the Ph media, next time a resource person says that we lost Scarborough during the PNoy admin, can you ask that person what is his basis for saying so? I assure you, hindi nya masasagot ito. Kasi nga walang basehan. You need to ask this because every time a Filipino resource person says this baseless statement, he is not only unwittingly weakening our position as regards Scarborough but also basically conceding our sovereignty to Ch. Such would be a very unpatriotic thing to do. Finally, to Senator Robin Padilla, my unsolicited advice sayo ay magresearch o magtanong sa iyong mga advisers o staff bago magsalita tungkol sa mga importanteng bagay. Bilang isang halal na Senador, ikaw ay kumakatawan di lang ng pula o green, kundi kasama na rin ang mga yellow, pink at ang mga hindi bumoto sayo. Senador ka naming lahat na Pilipino.

Sonny Trillanes IV

471,844 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Okay. Let's talk about favoritism. In today's entertainment industry, it's sadly common to see companies and artists show clear favoritism, prioritizing international fans, influencers, or famous reactors (excluding collaborators of course) in exchange for exposure, good reviews, or a popularity boost. Some fans are given more perks, better access, or personal interactions simply because they have a platform. And while that may make business sense for some, it often leaves the "ordinary" fans (the quiet, long-time supporters) feeling overlooked and undervalued. And I'm so proud na hindi ito gawain ng #SB19 and #1ZEntertainment. (Very different noong nasa SBT pa sila kasi may mga ano dun...lol, iykyk) Time and time again, they have shown that all A'TIN, local or international, young or old, famous or unknown, are treated with the same respect, care, and fairness. When it comes to fan service, there's no such thing as "special treatment" or "VIP attention" based on fame, reach, or race. Every fan is seen. Every fan matters. Ticket selling? Open and fair for everyone. Merch drops? Walang shortcut. Puksaan kung puksaan talaga. Galit-galit muna sa ticketing site, may the fastest hands and strongest internet win. Walang "special lane" para sa sikat or may malaking reach. Whether you're an international reactor, a big account, or just a regular fan who has been quietly supporting SB19 since day one, you fall in line like the rest of A'TIN. No one gets priority treatment. No one gets left behind. Even fans who go the extra mile, those who spend big on merch, attend multiple concerts, or give expensive gifts to the boys, are not treated as "more special" or "higher" than anyone else. 1Z Entertainment makes sure that these generous fans are appreciated, yes, but never at the expense of the rest of the fandom. Kahit gaano pa kalaki ang nagastos mo o kabongga ang gift mo, pantay-pantay pa rin ang turing. You still line up like everyone else. You still click for tickets like the rest. Walang shortcut, walang pa-VIP treatment. Effort talaga lahat. SB19 themselves make this sincerity felt. They make eye contact with fans in every corner of the venue, they read random comments during livestreams, they acknowledge fans whether you're holding a huge banner or simply smiling from the back row. Their gestures, whether big or small, prove that their gratitude extends to every A'TIN, not just the loudest, the richest, or the most visible ones. And 1Z Entertainment reflects this perfectly. Opportunities for interaction, whether through ticketing, content, or fan meets, are made fair and accessible to all. Clout, money, or fame doesn't get you a shortcut. Being "just another fan" never means you matter less. At a time when favoritism in fan service has sadly become normal, SB19 and 1Z remain proudly and refreshingly different. They honor the very people who brought them to where they are today, every single A'TIN, by making sure no one is left out, no one is treated as less, no one is made to feel unimportant. They will make each of us feel seen, heard, and loved. And that's why being an A'TIN feels different. It feels right. Very fulfilling and very rewarding. Ramdam mong pantay-pantay lahat. Walang pa-VIP, walang pa-special treatment, walang pinapaborang fans. Because here, everyone matters equally. Alam n'yo kung bakit? Ang ultimate bias kasi ng SB19...lahat ng A'TIN. 💙 SB19 Official #SB19xATIN 1Z ENTERTAINMENT

Okay. Let's talk about favoritism. In today's entertainment industry, it's sadly common to see companies and artists show clear favoritism, prioritizing international fans, influencers, or famous reactors (excluding collaborators of course) in exchange for exposure, good reviews, or a popularity boost. Some fans are given more perks, better access, or personal interactions simply because they have a platform. And while that may make business sense for some, it often leaves the "ordinary" fans (the quiet, long-time supporters) feeling overlooked and undervalued. And I'm so proud na hindi ito gawain ng #SB19 and #1ZEntertainment. (Very different noong nasa SBT pa sila kasi may mga ano dun...lol, iykyk) Time and time again, they have shown that all A'TIN, local or international, young or old, famous or unknown, are treated with the same respect, care, and fairness. When it comes to fan service, there's no such thing as "special treatment" or "VIP attention" based on fame, reach, or race. Every fan is seen. Every fan matters. Ticket selling? Open and fair for everyone. Merch drops? Walang shortcut. Puksaan kung puksaan talaga. Galit-galit muna sa ticketing site, may the fastest hands and strongest internet win. Walang "special lane" para sa sikat or may malaking reach. Whether you're an international reactor, a big account, or just a regular fan who has been quietly supporting SB19 since day one, you fall in line like the rest of A'TIN. No one gets priority treatment. No one gets left behind. Even fans who go the extra mile, those who spend big on merch, attend multiple concerts, or give expensive gifts to the boys, are not treated as "more special" or "higher" than anyone else. 1Z Entertainment makes sure that these generous fans are appreciated, yes, but never at the expense of the rest of the fandom. Kahit gaano pa kalaki ang nagastos mo o kabongga ang gift mo, pantay-pantay pa rin ang turing. You still line up like everyone else. You still click for tickets like the rest. Walang shortcut, walang pa-VIP treatment. Effort talaga lahat. SB19 themselves make this sincerity felt. They make eye contact with fans in every corner of the venue, they read random comments during livestreams, they acknowledge fans whether you're holding a huge banner or simply smiling from the back row. Their gestures, whether big or small, prove that their gratitude extends to every A'TIN, not just the loudest, the richest, or the most visible ones. And 1Z Entertainment reflects this perfectly. Opportunities for interaction, whether through ticketing, content, or fan meets, are made fair and accessible to all. Clout, money, or fame doesn't get you a shortcut. Being "just another fan" never means you matter less. At a time when favoritism in fan service has sadly become normal, SB19 and 1Z remain proudly and refreshingly different. They honor the very people who brought them to where they are today, every single A'TIN, by making sure no one is left out, no one is treated as less, no one is made to feel unimportant. They will make each of us feel seen, heard, and loved. And that's why being an A'TIN feels different. It feels right. Very fulfilling and very rewarding. Ramdam mong pantay-pantay lahat. Walang pa-VIP, walang pa-special treatment, walang pinapaborang fans. Because here, everyone matters equally. Alam n'yo kung bakit? Ang ultimate bias kasi ng SB19...lahat ng A'TIN. 💙 SB19 Official #SB19xATIN 1Z ENTERTAINMENT

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Bongbong Marcos and Martin Romualdez versus Imee Marcos Re: San Juanico Bridge Rehabilitation Imee Romualdez Marcos is just a Waray when it benefits her, huh? Despite that, Tacloban City supported her, enough to end up second in the polls. But for the love of the Dutertes, she’s not just willing to abandon her family —- she also abandoned her common sense and reason. In her desperate attempt to paint Martin Romualdez in a bad light to please Sara Duterte, Imee Marcos made a fool out of herself. House Spokesperson, Atty. Princess Abante, argued that if she wanted to… as Senator, she has every power/ mandate to propose a higher budget for the San Juanico bridge. Atty. Abante in several media interviews that Martin Romualdez made sure that there are funds allocated for San Juanico bridge, she cited actual amounts: “P27M noong 2018, P22M noong 2019, P105M noong 2021, P90M noong 2022, P150M noong 2023, at may proposal na P400M para sa 2026.” But as Atty. Clarie Castro mentioned in the video attached below, it was only during the time of President Bongbong Marcos Jr., that the bridge was inspected. When the President went to Tacloban with the House Speaker Romualdez and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos… he hinted that the previous administration neglected the maintenance of the bridge. Well, Imee Marcos sure knows how to point fingers but not willing to do the work. Both President Bongbong Marcos Jr and House Speaker Martin Romualdez are already working to address the problem, as both recognize the vital role of the bridge for the economy of Samar and Leyte. Romauldez and Acidre coordinated with public and private sectors to come up with alternative routes by sea while the repair is on-going. The President also set an ultimatum, he wants the San Juanico bridge rehab done by December. And no, we don’t want Imee Marcos as the next President. She’s just another Sara Duterte lapdog for reasons I really don’t know. Lols

Bongbong Marcos and Martin Romualdez versus Imee Marcos Re: San Juanico Bridge Rehabilitation Imee Romualdez Marcos is just a Waray when it benefits her, huh? Despite that, Tacloban City supported her, enough to end up second in the polls. But for the love of the Dutertes, she’s not just willing to abandon her family —- she also abandoned her common sense and reason. In her desperate attempt to paint Martin Romualdez in a bad light to please Sara Duterte, Imee Marcos made a fool out of herself. House Spokesperson, Atty. Princess Abante, argued that if she wanted to… as Senator, she has every power/ mandate to propose a higher budget for the San Juanico bridge. Atty. Abante in several media interviews that Martin Romualdez made sure that there are funds allocated for San Juanico bridge, she cited actual amounts: “P27M noong 2018, P22M noong 2019, P105M noong 2021, P90M noong 2022, P150M noong 2023, at may proposal na P400M para sa 2026.” But as Atty. Clarie Castro mentioned in the video attached below, it was only during the time of President Bongbong Marcos Jr., that the bridge was inspected. When the President went to Tacloban with the House Speaker Romualdez and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos… he hinted that the previous administration neglected the maintenance of the bridge. Well, Imee Marcos sure knows how to point fingers but not willing to do the work. Both President Bongbong Marcos Jr and House Speaker Martin Romualdez are already working to address the problem, as both recognize the vital role of the bridge for the economy of Samar and Leyte. Romauldez and Acidre coordinated with public and private sectors to come up with alternative routes by sea while the repair is on-going. The President also set an ultimatum, he wants the San Juanico bridge rehab done by December. And no, we don’t want Imee Marcos as the next President. She’s just another Sara Duterte lapdog for reasons I really don’t know. Lols

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🚨 Rep. LUISTRO DARES TO ASK THE UNASKABLE🚨 Congresswoman Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro, unshaken and fearless, confronts former President Duterte in a gripping interpellation, seeking clarity and accountability for the war on drugs and its chilling legacy. Emphasizing his promise to take full legal responsibility, Luistro probes: What happened to the bodies buried in Laud Quarry? To the victims of the Davao Death Squad? To the lives lost in the 2004 Dumoy raid? Former President Duterte fires back, asking, "Where is your proof?" Luistro responds: "Mr. President, I’m anchoring my questions about these separate incidents from your initial statement—that you are taking full legal responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal. You are a long-time prosecutor, and of course, it is fundamental among us all lawyers to uphold the requirements of due process." Duterte counters with: "We are zeroing in on a particular individual now." Luistro powerfully reminds: "Mr. President, due process is the law that hears before it condemns. Due process is the law that requires notice and hearing." The former president’s short rebuttal, "If you say so," leaves the air thick with tension. Luistro quips back with another gripping reminder: "Mister President, I hope that we will be reminded that by due process, THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS." Congresswoman Luistro proceeds to present statistics on the war on drugs: - 6,252 individuals killed in police anti-drug operations as of May 2022. - 27,000 to 30,000 individuals killed, including vigilante-style executions. - 427 activists, human rights defenders, and grassroots leaders killed as of December 2021. - 166 land and environmental defenders killed as of December 2020. - 23 journalists and media workers killed as of April 2022. - 66 judges, lawyers, and prosecutors killed as of December 2021. - 28 mayors and vice mayors killed as of December 2021. Cong. Luistro then delivers the crucial question: "Mr. President, my question is: When you implemented the war on drugs, did you strictly comply with the requirements of due process?" With a firm and unwavering tone, former President Duterte responds, "YES." She continues, pointing out: "It is my humble submission that, contrary to the answer of the former president, I humbly believe that the war on drugs never complied with the requirements of due process. The statistics show the huge number of victims of the war on drugs. If my memory serves me right, during the Aquino administration, there were around 200 victims, and during the present administration, there are around 200 victims as well. Given these statistics, there are almost or around 31,000 victims. If indeed they followed the requirements of due process, there should not have been this many deaths. Instead, there should have been many cases pending in court. I hope that all of us are reminded by the fundamental law that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It is the humble submission of this representation that the Quad Comm is ready to make a recommendation for the filing of the necessary actions in court for violations of RA 9851—an act defining and penalizing crimes against international humanitarian law—or, at the very least, for murder cases as defined under the Revised Penal Code." The Interpellation Intensifies To conclude her interpellation, she delivers a series of no-holds-barred questions: Luistro: "Mr. President, three Chinese drug lords were killed at the Davao Penal Colony. Are you willing to take accountability and responsibility for this?" Duterte: "Wala ako sa Davao, nandito na ako sa Manila." Luistro: "Are you saying no?" Duterte: "If gusto mong isali yan, idagdag mo, ok lang." Luistro: "How about the death of General (Ret.) Barayuga? Are you willing to take full legal responsibility for this?" Duterte: "No, I do not kill generals." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Parojinog and the 15 others in Ozamiz City. Are you taking full responsibility for this?" Duterte: "Hindi ako nagpapatay ng mga mayor, ma’am." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Espinosa of Albuera, Leyte. Are you taking full responsibility for this?" Duterte: "That is my birthplace." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Toni Halili of Tanauan City?" Duterte: "Malayo yan sa akin, ma’am." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Perez of Los Baños?" Duterte: "Lalo na." A Riveting Ending Luistro fires back: "If you are denying all these, alin po yung tinutukoy niyo when you said you are taking full responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal?" The former president mumbles in response: "Yes, kasi order ko kasi yung, that is my campaign against drugs. Alam mo maraming estasyon, maraming police. Kung nagkaleche-leche doon, hindi ako maghuhugas ng kamay. Of course, nagkamali sila. If there is an appropriate action na gusto niyong ilabas, then file a case in court. I’m challenging anybody or everybody who makes the accusation, whether it is really true or not—maybe true—file the case in court, because may korte tayo. Even if I admit na totoo yan, because I will make the admission there again." Luistro counters: "Are you saying, Mr. President, when you go to court, you are willing to admit accountability for all the deaths during the war on drugs?" Duterte replies: "Of course, may abogado ako, ma’am. Kung ano ang sasabihin ng abogado ko, susunod ako." Luistro presses further: "I hope that everything you said before the Quad can be reduced in writing so that truly we can believe that you are taking full legal responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal. Because as lawyers, we believe that by extrajudicial confession, we have to put that in writing, Mr. President." Duterte responds: "...It’s a policy of government or the president. Hindi ako maghuhugas ng kamay..." The Final Question Luistro asks: "If one of these days the ICC will come, will you voluntarily submit yourself?" Duterte retorts: "Sipain ko pa sila, ma’am." Luistro reminds him: "But you said a while ago, that if somebody will sponsor your fare to the ICC, you will voluntarily submit yourself to their investigation and jurisdiction." Duterte replies: "Yes, pero kung sila pumunta dito, sipain ko." Luistro clarifies: "But will you confirm that you are willing to voluntarily submit yourself to the ICC?" Duterte firmly states: "Oo, punta ako doon, sipain ko din sila." A Gripping Conclusion Luistro ends her interpellation with grace and precision: "I have nothing further. Thank you, Mr. President." In this powerful exchange, Congresswoman Luistro demonstrates fearless leadership and unwavering commitment to truth and accountability, leaving no question unanswered in her pursuit of justice. #LargaLuistro2025

🚨 Rep. LUISTRO DARES TO ASK THE UNASKABLE🚨 Congresswoman Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro, unshaken and fearless, confronts former President Duterte in a gripping interpellation, seeking clarity and accountability for the war on drugs and its chilling legacy. Emphasizing his promise to take full legal responsibility, Luistro probes: What happened to the bodies buried in Laud Quarry? To the victims of the Davao Death Squad? To the lives lost in the 2004 Dumoy raid? Former President Duterte fires back, asking, "Where is your proof?" Luistro responds: "Mr. President, I’m anchoring my questions about these separate incidents from your initial statement—that you are taking full legal responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal. You are a long-time prosecutor, and of course, it is fundamental among us all lawyers to uphold the requirements of due process." Duterte counters with: "We are zeroing in on a particular individual now." Luistro powerfully reminds: "Mr. President, due process is the law that hears before it condemns. Due process is the law that requires notice and hearing." The former president’s short rebuttal, "If you say so," leaves the air thick with tension. Luistro quips back with another gripping reminder: "Mister President, I hope that we will be reminded that by due process, THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS." Congresswoman Luistro proceeds to present statistics on the war on drugs: - 6,252 individuals killed in police anti-drug operations as of May 2022. - 27,000 to 30,000 individuals killed, including vigilante-style executions. - 427 activists, human rights defenders, and grassroots leaders killed as of December 2021. - 166 land and environmental defenders killed as of December 2020. - 23 journalists and media workers killed as of April 2022. - 66 judges, lawyers, and prosecutors killed as of December 2021. - 28 mayors and vice mayors killed as of December 2021. Cong. Luistro then delivers the crucial question: "Mr. President, my question is: When you implemented the war on drugs, did you strictly comply with the requirements of due process?" With a firm and unwavering tone, former President Duterte responds, "YES." She continues, pointing out: "It is my humble submission that, contrary to the answer of the former president, I humbly believe that the war on drugs never complied with the requirements of due process. The statistics show the huge number of victims of the war on drugs. If my memory serves me right, during the Aquino administration, there were around 200 victims, and during the present administration, there are around 200 victims as well. Given these statistics, there are almost or around 31,000 victims. If indeed they followed the requirements of due process, there should not have been this many deaths. Instead, there should have been many cases pending in court. I hope that all of us are reminded by the fundamental law that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It is the humble submission of this representation that the Quad Comm is ready to make a recommendation for the filing of the necessary actions in court for violations of RA 9851—an act defining and penalizing crimes against international humanitarian law—or, at the very least, for murder cases as defined under the Revised Penal Code." The Interpellation Intensifies To conclude her interpellation, she delivers a series of no-holds-barred questions: Luistro: "Mr. President, three Chinese drug lords were killed at the Davao Penal Colony. Are you willing to take accountability and responsibility for this?" Duterte: "Wala ako sa Davao, nandito na ako sa Manila." Luistro: "Are you saying no?" Duterte: "If gusto mong isali yan, idagdag mo, ok lang." Luistro: "How about the death of General (Ret.) Barayuga? Are you willing to take full legal responsibility for this?" Duterte: "No, I do not kill generals." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Parojinog and the 15 others in Ozamiz City. Are you taking full responsibility for this?" Duterte: "Hindi ako nagpapatay ng mga mayor, ma’am." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Espinosa of Albuera, Leyte. Are you taking full responsibility for this?" Duterte: "That is my birthplace." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Toni Halili of Tanauan City?" Duterte: "Malayo yan sa akin, ma’am." Luistro: "The death of Mayor Perez of Los Baños?" Duterte: "Lalo na." A Riveting Ending Luistro fires back: "If you are denying all these, alin po yung tinutukoy niyo when you said you are taking full responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal?" The former president mumbles in response: "Yes, kasi order ko kasi yung, that is my campaign against drugs. Alam mo maraming estasyon, maraming police. Kung nagkaleche-leche doon, hindi ako maghuhugas ng kamay. Of course, nagkamali sila. If there is an appropriate action na gusto niyong ilabas, then file a case in court. I’m challenging anybody or everybody who makes the accusation, whether it is really true or not—maybe true—file the case in court, because may korte tayo. Even if I admit na totoo yan, because I will make the admission there again." Luistro counters: "Are you saying, Mr. President, when you go to court, you are willing to admit accountability for all the deaths during the war on drugs?" Duterte replies: "Of course, may abogado ako, ma’am. Kung ano ang sasabihin ng abogado ko, susunod ako." Luistro presses further: "I hope that everything you said before the Quad can be reduced in writing so that truly we can believe that you are taking full legal responsibility for all the victims of the war on drugs, both legal and illegal. Because as lawyers, we believe that by extrajudicial confession, we have to put that in writing, Mr. President." Duterte responds: "...It’s a policy of government or the president. Hindi ako maghuhugas ng kamay..." The Final Question Luistro asks: "If one of these days the ICC will come, will you voluntarily submit yourself?" Duterte retorts: "Sipain ko pa sila, ma’am." Luistro reminds him: "But you said a while ago, that if somebody will sponsor your fare to the ICC, you will voluntarily submit yourself to their investigation and jurisdiction." Duterte replies: "Yes, pero kung sila pumunta dito, sipain ko." Luistro clarifies: "But will you confirm that you are willing to voluntarily submit yourself to the ICC?" Duterte firmly states: "Oo, punta ako doon, sipain ko din sila." A Gripping Conclusion Luistro ends her interpellation with grace and precision: "I have nothing further. Thank you, Mr. President." In this powerful exchange, Congresswoman Luistro demonstrates fearless leadership and unwavering commitment to truth and accountability, leaving no question unanswered in her pursuit of justice. #LargaLuistro2025

Informed PH

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