Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.
Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.
A 50-year-old barangay tanod and a 48-year-old food vendor were killed in a daytime shooting in Barangay Emmanuel Bergado I, Dasmariñas, Cavite.
DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.
Vocalist Gian Bernardino's post about the postponed Davao leg of Cup of Joe's tour went viral overnight.
Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.
The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.
Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.
Trump said the US came within an hour of restarting strikes on Iran as Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen-asset talks remained deadlocked.
A 61-year-old construction worker died after a crane collapsed at a bridge project in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.
The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.
Scientists raised alarm over slowing patterns in Antarctic sea-ice formation, with implications for global ocean circulation.
Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.
Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.
DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.
Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.
The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.
Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.
The OSG urged the SC to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.
Senate President Cayetano joked he "might vote for him one day" after Sherwin Gatchalian was the only senator who laughed at his plenary joke.
A 73-year-old senior waiting in line for ₱20-per-kilo rice at Visayas Avenue was struck and dragged by a pickup; the driver is in police custody.
Pia Cayetano replaced Ping Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair amid a broader committee reshuffle following the Senate leadership shake-up.
House Bill 8389 passed second reading after spirited debate, with Cendaña arguing it could have prevented the Senate fiasco.
President Marcos inspected the G. Araneta drainage project and ordered nationwide flood mitigation amid the expanding flood control scandal probe.
Former Senate President Koko Pimentel said it may be time for a "new face" to lead the chamber, backing Gatchalian and urging in-person voting.
Two 7-year-old friends reported missing on Sunday were found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Naga City, Cebu.
Robin Padilla's mother, siblings, and wife Mariel Rodriguez attended the May 20 Senate session as he faced scrutiny for ferrying Bato dela Rosa out.
| # | Topic | Engagement | Posts | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange | 14,830,000 | 89 | 17 |
| - Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting. | ||||
| 2 | SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition | 8,200,000 | 95 | 20 |
| - Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable. | ||||
| 3 | Dasmariñas Cavite Tanod–Tindera Shooting | 6,320,000 | 8 | 2 |
| - A 50-year-old barangay tanod and a 48-year-old food vendor were killed in a daytime shooting in Barangay Emmanuel Bergado I, Dasmariñas, Cavite. | ||||
| 4 | Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate | 4,180,000 | 46 | 8 |
| - DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated. | ||||
| 5 | Cup of Joe Davao Concert Postponement | 2,710,000 | 1 | 1 |
| - Vocalist Gian Bernardino's post about the postponed Davao leg of Cup of Joe's tour went viral overnight. | ||||
| 6 | Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced" | 2,150,000 | 38 | 12 |
| - Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel. | ||||
| 7 | VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served | 1,750,000 | 33 | 12 |
| - The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July. | ||||
| 8 | Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority | 1,080,000 | 22 | 9 |
| - Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos. | ||||
| 9 | Trump's Weekend Iran Strike Threat | 930,000 | 2 | 1 |
| - Trump said the US came within an hour of restarting strikes on Iran as Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen-asset talks remained deadlocked. | ||||
| 10 | Mindoro Construction Worker Crane Death | 740,000 | 2 | 1 |
| - A 61-year-old construction worker died after a crane collapsed at a bridge project in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro. | ||||
| 11 | OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition | 620,000 | 2 | 1 |
| - The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination. | ||||
| 12 | Antarctic Sea Ice "Heartbeat" Slowing | 570,000 | 2 | 1 |
| - Scientists raised alarm over slowing patterns in Antarctic sea-ice formation, with implications for global ocean circulation. |
| # | Topic | Engagement | Posts | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange | 14,830,000 | 89 | 17 |
| - Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting. | ||||
| Keywords: Risa Hontiveros · Alan Peter Cayetano · Senate President · Rodante Marcoleta | ||||
| 2 | SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition | 8,200,000 | 95 | 20 |
| - Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable. | ||||
| Keywords: Bato De La Rosa · Supreme Court · ICC · NBI · Hague · Impeachment | ||||
| 3 | Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate | 4,180,000 | 46 | 8 |
| - DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated. | ||||
| Keywords: Bato De La Rosa · Robin Padilla · DILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla | ||||
| 4 | Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced" | 2,150,000 | 38 | 12 |
| - Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel. | ||||
| Keywords: DILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla · Department of Justice | ||||
| 5 | VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served | 1,750,000 | 33 | 12 |
| - The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July. | ||||
| Keywords: Sara Duterte · VP Sara · Impeachment · Impeachment Court · Gerville Luistro · Terry Ridon · Chel Diokno | ||||
| 6 | Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority | 1,080,000 | 22 | 9 |
| - Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos. | ||||
| Keywords: Senate President · Alan Peter Cayetano | ||||
| 7 | OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition | 620,000 | 2 | 1 |
| - The OSG urged the SC to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination. | ||||
| Keywords: Marcos · BBM · Drug test · Supreme Court | ||||
| 8 | Cayetano's "Vote for Gatchalian" Quip | 425,000 | 9 | 6 |
| - Senate President Cayetano joked he "might vote for him one day" after Sherwin Gatchalian was the only senator who laughed at his plenary joke. | ||||
| Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · Senate President | ||||
| 9 | QC Senior Killed at P20 Rice Line | 390,000 | 11 | 4 |
| - A 73-year-old senior waiting in line for ₱20-per-kilo rice at Visayas Avenue was struck and dragged by a pickup; the driver is in police custody. | ||||
| Keywords: Bigas | ||||
| 10 | Pia Cayetano Named Blue Ribbon Chair | 220,000 | 24 | 8 |
| - Pia Cayetano replaced Ping Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair amid a broader committee reshuffle following the Senate leadership shake-up. | ||||
| Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · Panfilo Lacson · Imee Marcos | ||||
| 11 | Anti-Political Dynasty Bill 2nd Reading | 145,000 | 13 | 6 |
| - House Bill 8389 passed second reading after spirited debate, with Cendaña arguing it could have prevented the Senate fiasco. | ||||
| Keywords: Leandro Leviste | ||||
| 12 | BBM Inspects QC Flood Control Project | 80,000 | 9 | 5 |
| - President Marcos inspected the G. Araneta drainage project and ordered nationwide flood mitigation amid the expanding flood control scandal probe. | ||||
| Keywords: BBM · Marcos · Flood control · Vince Dizon · DPWH | ||||