The bloc led by acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has yet to formally request President Marcos to call a special session to address legislative measures and military promotions delayed by the ongoing Senate leadership impasse.
Malacañang is considering whether President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will call a special session or personally meet with senators to end the ongoing tension in the Senate. According to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, this is among the options being discussed by the Palace following calls for the President to mediate to resolve the dispute in the Upper House. Castro said the President is open to the suggestion of former Senate Pres…