Impeachment Trial May Continue Despite Adjournment, Says Lacson

As discussions on the impeachment process continue, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson clarified that proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte may continue—even during the Senate’s sine die adjournment.

According to Lacson, once the Articles of Impeachment are transmitted, the trial can proceed independently of the regular legislative calendar.

What This Means for the Timeline

The clarification addresses a common question:

👉 Will the impeachment process pause when the Senate adjourns?

Lacson’s answer suggests otherwise.

Impeachment proceedings are treated as a separate function—distinct from regular legislative sessions.

👉 Which means the process can continue uninterrupted.

Here’s What This Really Means…

This changes how people understand the timeline.

Because many assume:
👉 No session = no action

But in this case:

👉 Trial proceedings can move forward independently

That means the process is not as easily delayed as some might expect.

This Raises a Bigger Issue…

Beyond scheduling, Lacson also highlighted something equally important:

👉 Preparation

He noted that not all senators have courtroom or litigation experience, which can create challenges during trial proceedings.

That reality introduces a key concern:

👉 How ready are lawmakers to act as judges?

Public Reaction: Quiet but Curious

Unlike louder controversies, this development is more technical.

But it matters—especially for those trying to understand how the process will unfold.

Because timing influences perception.

And perception influences expectations.

Why This Matters

This isn’t just about when the trial happens.

It’s about:

• Readiness of senator-judges

• Structure of proceedings

• Fair handling of evidence

Because once the trial begins, every decision carries weight.

Here’s Where It Gets Interesting…

Lacson shared that preparations may include:

• Reviewing rules of court

• Consulting legal experts

• Studying evidence handling

These steps reflect a deeper reality:

👉 Impeachment is not just political—it demands legal discipline.

The Bigger Picture

This situation highlights a critical balance:

👉 Political process
👉 Legal responsibility

And when those two intersect, preparation becomes essential.

Closing Thought

The timeline may continue.
The process may move forward.

But one question remains:

👉 Are all those involved fully prepared for what comes next?

Because in proceedings like this,
it’s not just about moving forward—

👉 It’s about moving forward correctly.

✝️ EXEGESIS BIBLE VERSE

Proverbs 24:27 (KJV)
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”

Reflection:

Preparation comes before action. In serious matters, readiness ensures that decisions are made wisely and effectively.

PNP: “Wala kaming arrest basis, wala rin kaming alam sa ‘warrant.’” Bato issue turns into another ICC misinformation wildfire.

Senate Circus

December 10, 2025•5 min read

Naglabas ng pahayag ang Philippine National Police (PNP):
Hindi nila alam ang kinaroroonan ni Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — pero wala ring legal na basehan para arestuhin siya.
Malinaw at diretsong linya mula sa PNP Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.:

“Wala naman siyang warrant of arrest or basis for the arrest.”

Ito mismo ang kabaligtaran ng umiikot na narrative sa social media matapos mag-viral ang babala ni Atty. Harry Roque na “Huwag ka pa-kidnap, Bato.”
Pero ang mahalagang tandaan:
Roque was advising, not confirming.
Ito ay legal caution, hindi resibo.

Kasabay nito, sinabi rin ng DOJ at DILG:
Wala silang natatanggap na anumang arrest warrant mula sa ICC.

Kaya bakit parang gusto ng iba na may “warrant” kahit wala?
Simple: misinformation thrives on drama.

Former senator Sonny Trillanes — isa sa mga nagsampa ng kaso laban sa dating Pangulong Duterte sa ICC — muling lumutang sa isyu.
Pero kahit ganoon, malinaw ang punto ng defense lawyer ni Duterte, Nicholas Kaufman:

“It would defy logic to seek ICC arrest warrants while jurisdictional issues are unresolved.”

Translation:
Hindi puwedeng umusad ang ICC kung hindi pa tapos ang legal na argumento ng Pilipinas tungkol sa kanilang hurisdiksyon.

At kung totoo mang may “leak” daw ng arrest warrant, sabi ni Kaufman:
that would be reckless and dangerous — highly unlikely.

Kaya sa gitna ng ingay ng social media, ang pinaka-importanteng punto:
✔ Walang warrant.
✔ Walang coordination from ICC.
✔ Walang legal basis for arrest.
✔ Walang dahilan para ituring si Bato na “missing.”

Ang nangyayari ngayon ay malinaw na misinformation spiral, gamit ang pangalan ni Bato para gawing political weapon ang ICC — kahit walang dokumento, walang notice, walang proseso.

Sa Agila perspective, isa lang ang malinaw:
Hindi basta-basta kayang diktahan ng ICC ang Pilipinas.
At hindi basta-basta nawawala ang isang senador na araw-araw nasa radar ng publiko.

Kung may totoong warrant — ilalabas.
Kung wala — huwag magpaanod sa narrative ng mga gustong magpagulo.

Bato’s Senate Absence Sparks New Questions as ICC Warrant Rumors Intensify

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has been absent from the Senate since Nov. 10, missing hearings and foregoing his role as sponsor of the 2026 national budget for key security and defense agencies. His absence comes as rumors swirl that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for his arrest over alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs.

Dela Rosa was expected to defend the budgets of the DND, DILG, NICA, and other major agencies, but Senate Finance Chair Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian took over the discussions. Gatchalian said he received a message from Dela Rosa’s staff saying the senator “could not defend” the agencies but offered no explanation.

The ICC has publicly stated that it has only “confirmed” one warrant — unrelated to the Philippines — yet officials like Ombudsman Samuel Martires and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla previously acknowledged receiving inquiries about a supposed warrant for Dela Rosa.

The DFA has also noted that any warrant “may be sent directly to law enforcement agencies,” fueling further speculation.

Dela Rosa’s legal team maintains that no warrant has been officially served to him. The senator previously elevated the issue to the Supreme Court seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent any unverified enforcement — a petition the Court ultimately denied without confirming nor denying the alleged warrant.

For now, Dela Rosa remains out of the public eye, raising questions on whether his absence is precautionary, strategic, or simply coincidental. With budget hearings ongoing and public interest rising, both supporters and critics await clarity.

Judging by the political climate — and the ICC’s notoriously confidential procedures — silence does not necessarily mean safety nor guilt. What it guarantees is uncertainty.

Lacson: Bonoan Is the “Missing Link” That Can Tie Ex-Executive Secretary Bersamin to Flood-Control Mess

November 28, 2025•2 min read

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has identified former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan as the “missing link” needed to clarify whether former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin played any role in the ballooning flood-control anomalies now under Senate investigation.

According to Lacson, Bonoan is the crucial figure who can verify if questionable fund releases, project approvals, and alleged irregular endorsements that happened under the Office of the Executive Secretary were ever connected to the flood-control allocations that lawmakers now call “the dirtiest playground in the budget.”

Bonoan previously sat at the top of DPWH when billions in flood-control funds surged across multiple regions — and when “duplicate projects,” “ghost works,” and mysteriously identical programs began appearing in congressional insertions.

Lacson stressed that only Bonoan can confirm whether Bersamin had any involvement or whether the anomalies were orchestrated solely within the DPWH chain of command.

But here’s the twist:
Bonoan has yet to testify.
And without his statement, the full picture remains incomplete.

Flood-Control Corruption: A Consistent Pattern

The Senate has so far uncovered patterns such as:

• duplicate road & flood projects across multiple districts

• identical project titles but different funding amounts

• insertions funneled to specific contractors

• sudden budget ballooning despite unchanged scopes

• and ghost flood-control structures with no trace on-site

Billions of pesos remain unaccounted for — and investigators now believe the Office of the Executive Secretary may have been used as either a gateway… or a shield.

Lacson, known for dissecting budget anomalies down to the last centavo, said:
“Bonoan is the only one who can bridge these inconsistencies.”

Kung totoo ang sinasabi ni Lacson, may “link” talaga — pero kung hindi magsasalita si Bonoan, mananatiling ligaw na puzzle piece ang papel ni Bersamin.

Flood control ang pinakamaruming budget sector ngayon.
Paulit-ulit, taon-taon, bilyon-bilyon.

At kapag ganito kalaki ang pera, hindi lang engineer ang sangkot — may mas mataas na level na nag-aapruba, nagtatakip, at kumikita.

“For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed.” — Luke 8:17
Sa huli, kahit gaano pa kalalim ang flood-control mafia, may araw din ang katotohanan.

• Lacson calls Bonoan the “missing link” connecting Bersamin to flood-control anomalies.

• Billions in questionable DPWH flood-control projects now under scrutiny.

• Duplicate projects and ghost works repeatedly found across regions.

• Bonoan’s testimony expected to clarify who approved or benefited from insertions.

• Flood-control said to be “the dirtiest budget playground” today.

• Senate investigators push for accountability at both DPWH and OES level.