- The Senate and Parliament were involved in an impeachment process, and the High Court is scheduled to render a decision on the impeachment petitions.
- Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.
- Political turmoil unfolds in the Senate, with unnamed individuals facing accusations of plunder and being involved in a struggle for power.
A faction has challenged the current leadership structure through a formal petition.
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Updated Jun 16
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What happened
A faction has challenged the current leadership structure through a formal petition.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Leadership challenge initiated against Cayetano via petition.1 source
Petition filed to recognize him as Senate president.1 source
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The entities involved
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Alan Peter Cayetano
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2019 to 2020
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Juan Miguel Zubiri
President of the Senate of the Philippines from 2022 to 2024
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