Senate employees have been directed to work from home on June 10 and 11 following reported security threats within and around the Senate complex, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Tuesday, June 9.

In an official advisory, Gatchalian authorized a temporary remote work arrangement for Senate personnel to prioritize employee safety while allowing the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct security assessments, inspections, and precautionary operations inside the Senate premises.

“The safety and security of all Senate personnel remain a foremost priority as the concerned authorities undertake the appropriate security protocols within the Senate premises,” the advisory stated.

The advisory also directed heads of offices to ensure uninterrupted operations through remote work arrangements, while allowing essential personnel to report onsite if necessary for security, maintenance, and other critical functions.

In a separate Facebook post, Gatchalian said authorities received intelligence information regarding possible threats affecting the Senate complex, prompting heightened security measures.

“Hindi tayo puwedeng maging kampante. Kung may intelligence information tungkol sa banta, dapat itong seryosohin. Lahat ng banta ay seseryosohin natin,” Gatchalian said.

He added that the measures are precautionary and meant to maintain peace and order amid reports from the NBI regarding a “credible threat” to the Senate.

Security protocols within the Senate complex have also been intensified, including continuous security sweeps, stricter screening procedures, increased surveillance, and the temporary implementation of a no-visitor policy.

Gatchalian assured Senate employees that their welfare and protection remain a priority, emphasizing that personnel acting in good faith would not face intimidation or unwarranted administrative action as operations continue under heightened security conditions.