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NOT FROM MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA Contrary to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's claim, it was not members of the media who applauded and cheered for him during his press conference at the Senate on Thursday, but rather his own staff and several guests in attendance. "First time akong napalakpakan ng media, walang bayad 'yon," he said after claiming that he had managed to unite various political groups, which he alleged are now aligned with the administration. Cayetano also maintained that he remains Senate president, despite the recognition by Malacañang and the House of Representatives of Senator Win Gatchalian’s leadership as acting Senate president. | via Malou Escudero/Pilipino Star Ngayon

There may be three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Cayetano's inability to simply accept defeat.

‘THE SENATE SESSION OF JUNE 3, 2026 WAS LAWFUL AND VALID' READ: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) issues a statement on what constitutes a legitimate quorum for the Senate to conduct official business following the June 3 Senate session, saying the 1949 Avelino v. Cuenco ruling is applicable. “One senator cannot be compelled to attend the session because he is detained in relation to a non-bailable offense. While another senator cannot be found, as in fact, his whereabouts appear to be unknown since May 11, 2026,” it reads. “As such, they were excluded from the count of the members used to determine quorum.” | 📷: IBP

'FIRST TIME AKONG NAPALAKPAKAN NG MEDIA, WALANG BAYAD 'YON' 'Yan ang biro ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano sa isinagawa niyang press briefing nang sabihing napagkaisa niya ang mga grupo sa pulitika na ngayo'y kampi na raw sa Malacañang.

Grabe ano nanaman nangyayare!!! Si Pia Cayetano naman tumatakbo sa hakdan 🤭🫣

ALAN CAYETANO, ROBIN PADILLA NASA SENADO Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Robin Padilla inspect the newly arranged tables inside the Senate plenary hall in Pasay City on Thursday. The setup comes ahead of the anticipated resumption of the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing. Meanwhile, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian maintains that no Blue Ribbon Committee hearing is scheduled today. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)