Senators Gatchalian and Cayetano in discussion inside the Philippine Senate chamber
Senators Gatchalian and Cayetano in discussion inside the Philippine Senate chamber
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Gatchalian open to dialogue with Cayetano amid Senate row

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The Senate leadership dispute in the Philippines continues as Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian offers dialogue with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

The House of Representatives and Malacañang have recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president following the June 3 quorum formed by 12 senators. No formal Senate president has been elected as the Constitution requires 13 votes. Gatchalian said on June 7 he is open to a meeting with Cayetano to resolve the impasse. Cayetano invited Gatchalian to a meeting on June 6 to discuss who is the legitimate leader. The Senate employees union expressed concern over the ongoing chaos. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled for July 6.

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Initial reactions on X highlight the Senate leadership dispute, with focus on Gatchalian and Cayetano camps proposing meetings for interim arrangements, confusion over titles like Senate President, calls for dialogue to protect Senate operations, and suggestions to elevate grievances to the Supreme Court.

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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stands at the Senate podium during his election as acting president, with 12 senators present in a formal session.
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Gatchalian elected acting Senate president

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A Senate leadership change occurred on June 3 when a quorum of 12 senators enabled the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president.

Malacañang has urged senators aligned with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to reject Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposed interim administrative arrangement for the chamber.

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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was elected the new Senate president on Monday after 13 senators voted to unseat Vicente Tito Sotto III. The change occurred shortly after the start of the session amid the House's impending impeachment vote against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Archbishop Socrates Villegas has criticized recent Senate actions, saying they aim to delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and shield Senator Ronald dela Rosa.

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The House of Representatives is set to vote Monday on transmitting articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate. Lawmakers and Senate leaders have traded statements on the process and related allegations.

Lawmakers hit back at a Supreme Court petition by Vice President Sara Duterte's allies seeking to block her ongoing impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives. The move comes after the House justice committee advanced two complaints to hearings.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson will deliver a 'Chairman’s Progress Report' on the flood control scandal as a privilege speech when the Senate resumes session. In a dzMM interview, he said it may occur tomorrow or Tuesday and include new documents or evidence. He called the scandal worse than the pork barrel scam.

 

 

 

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