Lawmakers Seek Senate Security Ahead of Duterte Impeachment Trial

Security threat forces Senate into temporary work-from-home setup

MANILA, Philippines – Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian has authorized a work-from-home arrangement for Senate personnel on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, following information on a security threat relayed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). “During the blue ribbon consultative meeting yesterday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag informed the sectors present that there is a potential threat …

Lawmakers seek Senate security ahead of Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutors Gerville Luistro of Batangas and Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro party-list have called on authorities to ensure security at Senate premises as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte draws near. Luistro said on Tuesday that they “commend” the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) initiative in addressing security concerns, noting that the “impeachment is a solemn process which we must protect a…

Senate mulls stricter security measures amid 'very serious' threat

Senators on Tuesday, June 9 said they received intelligence information warning of a potential security threat to the Senate, prompting discussions on possible strengthened security measures.Senator Vicente Sotto III described the reported threat as "very serious," citing information relayed through intelligence channels."Yes, I overheard the report. Security measures are being planned," Sotto said when asked if he had received information regar…

Sherwin Gatchalian: NBI relayed alleged security threats to Senate

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday said he received information of an alleged security threat in the Senate.