• Allowing senators accused of grave crimes to vote remotely is unacceptable. It violates fairness, accountability, and proper governance, especially when they are fugitives from justice.
• The Constitution requires 13 of 24 senators for a quorum. Without this majority, no official legislative business can proceed, as it ensures the chamber’s legitimacy.
• Senator Bam Aquino visited Libuton Elementary School in Borongan City on May 15, inspected its facilities, and pledged support to improve learning conditions for students.
• Eastern Samar’s PESO and LTO Dolores held a free two-day theoretical driving course and orientation on April 27-28 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Dolores.
• Leaders and loved ones honored Clotilde Japzon-Salazar, Eastern Samar’s first woman governor, during a funeral mass and tribute at the Provincial Capitol lobby.
• The Eastern Samar provincial government and DOLE launched a job fair at the Capitol Gym on May 12 to provide better employment opportunities for residents.
• Three Eastern Visayas LGUs, Palompon, Baybay City, and Arteche, were recognized at the DSWD’s national Walang Gutom Awards on May 12 for their anti-hunger efforts.
• The CBCP urged the Senate to promptly convene as an impeachment court for VP Sara Duterte, stating that delaying the trial would prolong uncertainty and delay justice for all.
• Gov. Evardone awarded cash incentives to EVRAA medal-winning student-athletes and coaches during Labor Day’s Gawad Tagumpay ceremony at Provincial Capitol Gym.
• 173 Eastern Samar college students received P3,000 each on April 29, 2026 at Provincial Capitol Gym, under Bulig Para Estudyante program.
Why Senators Facing Serious Charges Shouldn’t be Allowed to Participate Online 
Sen. Bam Aquino Visits Libuton Elementary in Borongan City, Pledges Support for School Facility Upgrades 
Free Two-Day Theoretical Driving Course Held in Dolores, 219 Participants from Northern Eastern Samar 
Eastern Samar Pays Tribute to Former Governor Clotilde Japzon-Salazar, Province’s First Woman Chief Executive 
Opening Doors of Opportunity for Estehanons: Job Fair Launched 
Arteche Makes National Top 10 in Walang Gutom Awards for Anti-Hunger Program 
CBCP’s Call for Prompt Impeachment Trial: Justice Demands Timeliness, Not Delay 
Eastern Samar Honors EVRAA Medalists with Cash Incentives on Labor Day 
173 Students Receive P3,000 Financial Aid Under Eastern Samar’s BPE Program