Among attendees of Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s necrological service are Former President Gloria Arroyo and former and incumbent senators. @gmanews

JUST IN: Despite circulating news online, Finance Sec. Ralph Recto says the President has not spoken to him about taking the position of Executive Secretary. @gmanews

JUST IN: Former Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile has passed away. https://t.co/mP7G4QQ8Pf?

Estrada: "I have information that our colleague former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is currently in the ICU of an undisclosed hospital suffering from pneumonia. I heard from a very, very reliable course that he has slim chances of surviving."

JUST IN: Sen. Jinggoy Estrada says former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is currently in the ICU for pneumonia and has "slim chances of surviving." @gmanews

LOOK: The Senate unveils its new website with a more streamlined interface, senators’ profiles with their authored and sponsored bills, and a section dedicated to budget transparency. @gmanews

Because of Super Typhoon Uwan, Senate President Tito Sotto has suspended work in the Senate tomorrow. The Senate was supposed to resume its session tomorrow after a month-long break.

Senate President Tito Sotto leads the turnover of the Senate Mobile Clinic from the Department of Health. Sotto says the mobile clinic will serve underserved areas. @gmanews

Cyberlibel remains punishable under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, while minors involved will undergo counseling and education to reform abusive online behavior.

Perpetrators of online abuse will face stiff sanctions, including imprisonment and fines ranging from P50,000 to P200,000, depending on the gravity and frequency of the offense.

Under Senate Bill No. 1474, acts such as cyberlibel, online hate speech, and harassment, including expressions inciting hatred or discrimination based on one’s gender or sexuality, cyberstalking, and the non-consensual sharing of private information will be explicitly penalized.

Sen. JV Ejercito filed the Anti-Online Hate and Harassment Bill or the “Emman Atienza Bill” that seeks to address the growing wave of cyberbullying, fake news, and online defamation in the country, especially against vulnerable users such as the youth. @gmanews

The following senators have already released their SALNs: -SP Tito Sotto -Win Gatchalian -Risa Hontiveros -Robin Padilla -Kiko Pangilinan -Raffy Tulfo

Senate Secretary Renato Bantug confirmed that the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of nine senators are expected to be released today: -Bam Aquino -Pia Cayetano -JV Ejercito -Ping Lacson -Lito Lapid -Loren Legarda -Erwin Tulfo -Joel Villanueva -Migz Zubiri

Sen. Joel Villanueva on why he asked for clearance from the Ombudsman in 2025: “We already anticipated possible HARASSMENT plus FAKE NEWS.” @gmanews

Sen. Joel Villanueva shares documents saying the dismissal case against him was dismissed in 2019. He also has a clearance from the Office of the Ombudsman in 2025 saying he has no pending criminal and administrative case.

WATCH: A DPWH office is burning right now near EDSA-Kamuning MRT. Video courtesy of Dianne Naval

LOOK: Sen. Risa Hontiveros has released a copy of her official Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2024. Hontiveros earlier called for greater public access to SALNs of government officials to help improve transparency and accountability. @gmanews

Tulfo: . . . However, if offered to me, I will humbly decline for the simple reason that i don't want to lose focus on my three committe chairmanships that are my main advocacies — Labor, Migrant Workers and Public Services." (2/2)

Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Blue Ribbon Chairmanship: "I'm very flattered that my name is being considered among four other senators for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Committee chairmanship. . . . (1/2)