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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Si Gatchalian, naging acting Senate president

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Naganap ang pagbabago sa liderato ng Senado noong Hunyo 3 nang makamit ang quorum na 12 senador, na humantong sa pagkakahalal kay Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian bilang acting Senate president.

Gatchalian rejects Cayetano power-share proposal

Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian dismissed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s power-sharing proposal on Tuesday. He insisted that the June 3 leadership changes were valid and left no room for a dual-authority setup.

Gatchalian elected as new Senate president

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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president on June 17 during a special session, ending a monthlong leadership crisis. Former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano conceded hours before the vote.

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Lacson raises concerns over detained senators in Duterte trial

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Senator Panfilo Lacson warned that detentions of fellow senators could complicate the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which is set to begin on July 6. He suggested options such as seeking court permission for detained senators to attend as judges. Lacson also noted that Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian may step aside for a lawyer to preside.

Senado maaari magtipon bilang korte ng impeachment ngayong buwan

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Senate to convene as impeachment court on monday

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The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday to begin proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano confirmed the session in a letter to colleagues. The move follows the House vote approving articles of impeachment.

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