Gatchalian Becomes Senate President as Villanueva Joins Bloc
Gatchalian took the post after his bloc secured a 13-member quorum and moved to settle a weeks-long Senate leadership deadlock.
- On Tuesday, June 17, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian was sworn in after securing a 13-member quorum during a special session of Congress.
- President Ferdinand Marcos called the special session to resolve a month-long leadership crisis after former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano was ousted earlier this month.
- Villanueva's attendance provided the crucial 13th vote required by the Constitution, enabling the Senate to confirm five military generals and 85 ambassadors during the special session.
- Cayetano conceded the presidency on Wednesday, though he maintains a pending Supreme Court challenge; Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri was named majority leader and former Senate President Tito Sotto as pro tempore.
- Pledging to reach out to all 24 members, Gatchalian aims to stabilize the chamber and potentially remove institutional uncertainty regarding the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senate row ends: Gatchalian takes helm, Cayetano yields
MANILA, Philippines — The monthlong leadership crisis in the Senate ended on Wednesday after Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian secured the votes needed to be formally elected Senate President during a special session of Congress. This development significantly undercuts a pending Supreme Court challenge questioning the legitimacy of the chamber’s reorganization and raises the likelihood that […]...Keep on reading: Senate row ends: Gatchalian takes h…
Gatchalian formally ascends as Senate President; Sotto elected as SP Pro Tempore
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has formally ascended as Senate President on Wednesday, June 17 after 13 senators finally elected him as the chief of the Upper Chamber during the Special Session called for by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.Completing the 13 votes needed for the Senate presidency were Senators Joel Villanueva and Francis “Chiz” Escudero.The new majority bloc has also elected Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as the Senate Presid…
Gatchalian now Senate president as Villanueva attends session
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Win Gatchalian is now officially the Senate president after he mustered 13 votes to be elected to the position.Gatchalian clinched the chamber's presidency on Wednesday during the Senate special session after Sen. Joel Villanueva attended session. Villanueva used to be with the group of ousted Senate chief Alan Peter Cayetano, who hinted that he no longer has the numbers to remain in power.Senate Majority Leader Miguel…
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