
Cayetano Faction Holds Blue Ribbon Hearing Amidst Senate Leadership Dispute
Senator Alan Cayetano and his allies proceeded with a Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, challenging the authority of Senator Gatchalian and causing chaos at the Senate. This event highlights an ongoing dispute over Senate leadership, with predictions of no elected president until late July.
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Cayetano dares Matibag to attend blue ribbon hearing
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday challenged National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag to appear before the Senate blue ribbon committee and present evidence regarding the 18 alleged ex-Marines each being bribed P5 million to testify as “bagmen” for expelled Rep. Elizaldy Co. Cayetano made the pronouncement shortly after Matibag,
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Read full article →Chaos at Senate as Cayetano, Padilla back Marines forcing entry despite Gatchalian order
Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano forced the entry of 18 Marines into the Senate building, prompting a slight altercation on Thursday, June 4.
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