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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a complaint to the Congress, recommending an investigation, filing an ethics complaint and disciplinary action against Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga. This stemmed from the nine social media posts related to the shooting incident in the Senate on May 13, 2026.
NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag, when asked by a reporter, agreed that Barzaga must be expelled due to his improper behavior.
“Well, his behavior is I think it's not a proper behavior of the congressman,” Matibag said
The NBI is also studying the possibility of filing criminal complaints against Barzaga by next week.
Meanwhile, Barzaga, in his Facebook post, expressed that he has no regrets and hopes that justice will prevail against the corrupt system in the country.
“For Congress Expulsion today, I have no regrets. I will live for the Filipino People, I will die for the Filipino People! We will bring justice to this corrupt system!” he said
Batangas 2nd district Gerville Luistro remained firm on the Senate rules on impeachment, which doesn’t contain any provision to allow the dismissal of the impeachment complaint, contrary to the call of the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Definitely, if there will be move or request towards the dismissal of the impeachment complaint, io-oppose namin yon. I said it earlier that the Senate rules on impeachment does not speak about dismissal,” she said
[“Definitely, if there will be move or request towards the dismissal of the impeachment complaint, we’ll oppose that. I said it earlier that the Senate rules on impeachment does not speak about dismissal.”]
According to VP Duterte’s defense team spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa, their team is hoping for the dismissal of the articles of impeachment. However, he noted that if the request is denied, they are fully prepared to show up.
“As I said, ultimately, dismissal po ng articles of impeachment at titingnan natin kung ano yung mangyari sa proceedings and we will participate and definitely we will abide by what is constitution permissible into constitutional processes later,” he said
Poa added that the gist of their response focuses on the infirmities in the House Committee on Justice proceedings before being transmitted to the Senate.
“Sa tingin namin, may mga infirmities yung proceedings bago pa umakyat sa Senado itong articles of impeachment. Ah but having said that na sabi ko nga eh maliban doon eh sumagot din kami on the substantive issues,” he said
[“For us, there were infirmities in the proceedings before these articles of impeachment reached the Senate. But having said that, I said, aside from that, we also answered on the substantive issues.”]
Meanwhile, Luistro explained that in the Senate impeachment rule, once the trial concludes, the decision could be either a conviction or an acquittal.
“The rules neither speak about remand nor about clarification. Ang sinasabi lamang po ng Senate rules on impeachment, trial. And after trial, the judgment is either conviction or acquittal,” she said
[“The rules neither speak about remand nor about clarification. What the Senate rules on impeachment says is trial. And after trial, the judgment is either conviction or acquittal.”]
Bicol Saro Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon observed that the Vice President’s response seemed to be a rehash or a repetition of the same previous response.
“It should be noted that the answer appears to be a rehash of the Vice President’s previous non-answer before the House Committee on Justice,” he said
He further noted that the defense didn’t address the Vice President’s threats against President Bongbong Marcos Jr.
“Based on the released Executive Summary, the answer also does not appear to directly address the Vice President’s threats against the President – and act made well within her term as Vice President and in full public view,” he added
CAAP The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reiterated that pointing laser beams and high-intensity lights at aircraft is strictly prohibited.
According to CAAP, this is dangerous as it may trigger distraction, confusion, and affect the pilot’s vision, which may eventually affect the aircraft’s operations.
Under the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, it is not allowed to intentionally point the laser beam or any similar high-intensity light at an aircraft.
“The Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Part 8.5.1.29 stated that “no person shall intentionally project a laser beam or direct a high-intensity light at an aircraft which can result in distraction, disruption, disorientation, and in extreme cases, incapacitation, adversely affect the ability of the flight crew to carry out their responsibilities, especially during take off and landing,” according to CAAP
Violators may face legal punishment if found guilty, in accordance with RA 9497 or Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released the final fuel price adjustments set to take effect on June 2, 2026.
The list of rollbacks includes:
The rollback is effective until June 8, 2026. The agency had earlier stated that the developments in peace talks between the US and Iran had a contributory factor in the price decrease or rollback.
The DOE also acknowledges the movements in the global oil market, which affect fuel prices.
“Ang mga pagbabagong ito ay nakabatay sa galaw ng pandaigdigang merkado ng langis,” the DOE said via online-isued statement
[“These adjustments reflects on the movement in the global oil market.”]
The DOE also announced a maximum price adjustment for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which will take ₱3.41 per kilogram. The adjustment is effective for the entire month of June.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced the deployment of 55,507 personnel nationwide who will be on duty to intensify security in the opening of School Year 2026 to 2027.
On the data provided by the PNP, there are 28,751 personnel who will come from the PNP, 4,079 from other units, and 22,677 will serve as force multipliers.
The PNP will also deploy different units to monitor specific concerns, including:
PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stated that the efforts of PNP are not just a presence but an assurance to ensure that the school opening is safe.
“Importante sa amin na maramdaman ng bawat magulang at estudyante na ligtas sila sa kanilang pagpasok sa eskwela. Hindi lang ito presence—this is assurance. Nandito ang PNP, kasama ang komunidad, para tiyakin na maayos at payapa ang balik-eskwela,” he said via online-issued statement
[“It’s important for us that every parent and student feel that they are safe going to their school. It’s not just a presence – this is assurance. The PNP is here, together with the community, to ensure the orderly and safe return of the classes.”]
