Philippines Senate LIVE: Blue-Ribbon Hearing’ Participants May Face Charges | Sen. Gatchalian | N18G

Philippines Senate LIVE: Gatchalian’s bloc Holds Its Own Blue Ribbon Committee Hearing | Cayetano | CNBC TV18 MANILA, Philippines – The Senate blue ribbon committee headed by Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday resumes proceedings on the controversial flood control project scam amid the continuing leadership dispute in the chamber. The conflict stems from the Senate reorganization that installed Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president, a move contested by allies of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano. The standoff has fueled uncertainty over committee jurisdictions and the legitimacy of hearings, even as lawmakers from both sides push ahead with investigations and other Senate business. Agenda: Motu proprio on “The Philippines Under Water” Privilege Speeches of Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, delivered on August 20, 2025, and September 9, 2025, entitled: “Flooded Gates of Corruption” and “Flooded Gates of Hell”, respectively Privilege Speech of Sen. Jinggoy E. Estrada, delivered on September 10, 2025, entitled: “No One Is Safe” Privilege Speech of Sen. Erwin T. Tulfo, delivered on September 16, 2025, entitled: “The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board” Privilege Speech of Sen. Rodante D. Marcoleta, delivered on September 29, 2025, entitled: “The Alleged Lack of Parliamentary Courtesy” SRN 317 - Alleged Money Delivery Scheme Involving Former Military Personnel (By: Sen. Marcos) Privilege Speech of Sen. Rodante D. Marcoleta, delivered on May 4, 2026, entitled: “The Video Statement of Former Speaker Martin Romualdez” #philippines #Blueribbon #philippinesSenate #marcosjr #manila #cnbctv18 #livenews