SITUATION REPORT

Philippines: Senate Leadership Shakeup Eases Paralysis

Jun 17, 2026 | 18:29 GMT

The Philippine Senate formally elected Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as Senate president during a special session, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte, The Philippine Star reported on June 17....

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