Philippine Senate Undergoes Leadership Shake-Up Amid Boycott
The Philippine Senate experienced a significant leadership shake-up, with new committee chairpersons named, amidst a boycott by a group led by Senator Alan Cayetano. Cayetano maintained he was the legitimate Senate President, while others criticized the boycott and called for his resignation.
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Alan Cayetano ousted as Senate president
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's brief Senate presidency was marked by chaos and controversy
By James Patrick Cruz
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MANILA, Philippines – Another Senate shake-up installed new committee chairpersons on Wednesday following a motion declaring all Senate leadership positions vacant except the presidency. In the absence of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies, the former 11-member minority bloc was joined by Sen. Francis Escudero, leaving Cayetano and his bloc with only 10
By mmercado
Read full article →Cayetano open to stepping down if 13-senator majority is formed
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he is willing to step down if a new majority emerges.
By Ian Laqui
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