- 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.
- Cayetano and Gatchalian are involved in a challenge to the current majority bloc leadership.
The Senate elected a new president following a leadership challenge, with key figures like Cayetano and Gatchalian involved in the political maneuvering.
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Updated Jun 17
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The Senate elected a new president following a leadership challenge, with key figures like Cayetano and Gatchalian involved in the political maneuvering.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Senate session saw political maneuvering, Gatchalian's election, and specific actions involving Dela Rosa and Estrada.Sub-event
Senate elects new president following leadership challenge involving Cayetano and Gatchalian.1 source
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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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.
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Sherwin Gatchalian
Filipino politician
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