Senate revamps committee chairmanships; finance, blue ribbon still vacant

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19 May 2026 • 10:04 AM MYT
The Manila Times
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Senate revamps committee chairmanships; finance, blue ribbon still vacant

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee chairmanships have been reorganized, an expected outcome whenever there is a change in leadership.

The following is the list of senators and their respective committees to lead:

* Culture and Arts - Loren Legarda

* Ways and Means- Pia Cayetano

* Health - Bong Go

* Higher, Technical and Vocational Education- Joel Villanueva

* National Defense and Security - Jinggoy Estrada

* Sports - Bong Go

* Sustainable Development Goals - Pia Cayetano

* Basic Education - Loren Legarda

* Public Services - Rodante Marcoleta

* Public Information and Mass Media - Robin Padilla

* Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs - Robin Padilla

* Games and Amusement- Jinggoy Estrada

* Energy - Pia Cayetano

The chairmanship of major committees such as the Blue Ribbon, which investigates anomalies in government, and Finance have yet to be assigned.