- 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.
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Updated Jul 22
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Political turmoil unfolds in the Senate, with unnamed individuals facing accusations of plunder and being involved in a struggle for power.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Political uncertainties and senate turmoil are compounding economic pressures in the Philippines, involving ING Group.Sub-event
- Alan Peter Cayetano heads an investigation into missing budget funds amidst intensifying impeachment discussions in the Philippines.Sub-event
Senate launches investigation into political organization Nimbo's conduct.1 source
- Adewole Adebayo criticizes the Nigerian Senate regarding the rejection of spending probes, addressing issues of national security and governance.Sub-event
- Leila de Lima is facing an impeachment trial in the Senate and serves as a prosecution team member in the House of Representatives.Sub-event
- A faction has challenged the current leadership structure through a formal petition.Sub-event
Unnamed individuals accused of plunder are caught in a power struggle within the Senate.1 source
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Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.Also in this story
- Senate leadership saw transitions, including Lacson relinquishing BRC chairmanship to Tulfo, and new committee assignments being made.
- Cayetano and Gatchalian are involved in a challenge to the current majority bloc leadership.
- Senate holds pre-trial conference against Sara Duterte, with House prosecutors participating in the impeachment trial.
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Alan Peter Cayetano
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2019 to 2020
- Robin Padilla is under preliminary investigation regarding an ICC matter, and he helped elect Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate president.
- Cayetano led the minority bloc, while the Villar family faced an investigation into water services. Separately, Tulfo's appeal successfully reversed Escudero's ruling.