Senate Heightens Security, Bars Visitors Amid Reported Threat
The Philippine Senate has heightened security and deployed additional police personnel following a reported threat against the upper chamber. Visitors were barred from entering the premises, and some scheduled meetings were canceled. The reason for the increased security measures has not been officially disclosed.
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