Today’s headlines: Senate Minority, Bato dela Rosa, Pope Leo
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Senators from the minority camp left the session on Tuesday evening, May 26, after intense discussions about the motion to allow senators to vote in absentia.
Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla says Senator Bato dela Rosa’s firearms license will be revoked immediately. This, as Dela Rosa is still in hiding after the local authorities were ordered to arrest him.
The Sandiganbayan approves the Ombudsman’s petition and issues a precautionary order of departure against Senator Rodante Marcoleta. PHDO also includes former congressman Mike Defensor, and two other respondents in their pending looting complaints.
In an unusual situation on the Senate floor on Tuesday, May 26, Senator Lito Lapid came out to clarify that he is still part of the minority camp. This, after rumors on social networks that he was hiding from many.
Pope Leo urges governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems. He writes this in his first major document ‘Magnifica Humanitas’, which has an impressive appeal to world leaders. – Rappler.com
