Hontiveros made the statement following a push by the Senate majority, through Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, to allow virtual attendance in sessions and committee hearings.

The court is expected to take up the trial commencement date and pre-trial deadlines first.

The NBI confirmed that the raided areas have links to Sen. Dela Rosa.

During the state call, President Marcos was conferred the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, while the First Lady received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown.

(Updated) Dela Rosa's firearms have become new flashpoint in the ICC arrest warrant issue.

The minority bloc senators asked: Why the rush?

Existing rules allow remote sessions only under emergency conditions and bar counting the vote of an absent senator.

Senate proceedings were abruptly adjourned on Tuesday night, May 26, after a dispute over quorum broke out during discussions on proposed rule changes, including a move to allow remote participation in sessions.

The CIDG investigation revealed that Dela Rosa's escape was "highly coordinated, pre-planned."

House prosecutors are assigning article leads, validating financial records and preparing witnesses ahead of the June pre-trial.