
PNP Declines to Address Reports of Dela Rosa Fleeing Manila by Yacht
The Philippine National Police declined Friday to address online reports suggesting Senator Ronald dela Rosa left Metro Manila aboard a yacht, citing operational security concerns.
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The Philippine National Police declined Friday to address online reports suggesting Senator Ronald dela Rosa left Metro Manila aboard a yacht, citing operational security concerns.

Malacañang expressed alarm that ongoing political instability in the Philippine Senate threatens to obstruct President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's key legislative priorities before Congress adjourns for nearly two months starting June 6.

The Philippine Senate has pushed back the deadline for Vice President Sara Duterte to submit her formal answer to impeachment charges, allowing her until Monday to respond to allegations of fund misuse, graft, and misconduct.

Three senators, including newly appointed Datuk Seri Profesor Dr Noor Inayah Ya'akub from Penang, were sworn in today. Two others, Hussin Ismail and Dr RA Lingeshwaran, were reappointed after election by their state assemblies.