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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Read full article →Gatchalian acting Senate prez as Escudero ends deadlock
MANILA, Philippines — A surprise appearance by Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday broke a three-day deadlock in the Senate, allowing the minority bloc led by former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III to reclaim key leadership posts, reorganize the chamber, and bring an end—at least temporarily—to a paralysis that had threatened to push the
By cbuban
Read full article →Cayetano: I’m still Senate president; Blue Ribbon probe to proceed
Showing no signs of relinquishing his post, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano maintained that he is still the Senate president and that the scheduled Blue Ribbon committee hearing today will proceed.
By Marc Jayson Cayabyab
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