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A Philippine Senate session on June 3, which raised questions about attendance and the chamber's ability to formally convene, has brought back memories of a similar episode nearly a decade earlier in May 2015 when quorum rules were also tested.
President Trump spoke with South Korean President Lee, assuring him of a "necessary role" regarding North Korea and discussing the upcoming US-China summit.
The Philippine Senate has called on the Department of Energy to re-evaluate its policy of two onsite work days, citing the ongoing oil crisis as a reason for potential changes.
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano announced that the Senate blue ribbon committee will resume hearings into a flood control scandal on June 4.
The Philippine Senate was placed on full alert and lockdown after gunshots were reported, leading to an investigation into what some described as an "attack" or "standoff." Officials denied government involvement, clarifying that Marines present were security detail.
An article outlines the significant duties and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate president, noting that the position's influence is often subject to shifting political alliances.
Proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are scheduled for Senate floor approval next week, following a committee hearing on their environmental safeguards.