MBC Statement on Restoring the Credibility
and Integrity of the Senate

24 May 2026 — On 11th May, we all witnessed an unprecedented drama and chaos which severely damaged the credibility of the Senate as an institution. This comes on the heels of the Senate convening as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte, undertaking one of its most important constitutional responsibilities.

The Makati Business Club respectfully reminds all our Senators that you were elected by the people to serve the people and not pursue personal, political or business interests.

The Senate President in particular represents the entire Senate as its institutional head, chief executive officer and legal representative. As such, restoring the credibility and integrity of the Senate as an institution rests to a large extent on the Senate President to serve as a moral compass, administrative guardian and public face of the institution. If the public perceives the Senate President as someone who is purely partisan, and does not possess the necessary independence and moral ascendancy that such a position requires, public confidence in the institution is eroded.

At this important moment, we encourage senators to remain guided by the Constitution, uphold institutional responsibility, and keep the broader national interest at the center of the process.

Will you prioritise long term democratic stability over short term political survival?
History will judge you by your actions during this critical period.

*ERRATUM: This statement has been updated on May 25, 2026 at 7:22AM to reflect revised wording and additional clarifications