Philippine Senate Leadership Shake-Up: Cayetano Replaced by Escudero
The Philippine Senate experienced a significant leadership change as Senator Francis Escudero was elected Senate President, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. The move, which involved a majority vote and the appointment of new committee chairpersons, was met with protests from Cayetano, who insisted he remained the legitimate leader.
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