Philippine Senate Convenes Amidst Leadership Dispute, Gatchalian Named Acting President
The Philippine Senate has finally convened amidst an alleged boycott by a group led by Alan Cayetano, who maintains he is the legitimate Senate President despite a recent shake-up. Senator Win Gatchalian has been elected as acting Senate President, with the Palace backing the latest changes as within the rule of law.
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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Senator Win Gatchalian is elected
By Rappler.com
Read full article →Senate finally convened: Why and how?
The Senate resumed session Wednesday, June 3, despite the absence of senators allied with former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, with Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian warning that continued inaction would put the chamber on the brink of a “constitutional violation.” Only 11 senators were initially present when the session was called to order
By clopez
Read full article →Cayetano says he's still the 'legitimate, legal, moral' Senate president
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano insists he remains the chamber’s legitimate leader despite his bloc losing its majority.
By Ian Laqui
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