SITUATION REPORT

Philippines: Senate Resumes Work With Disputed New Leadership

Jun 3, 2026 | 20:06 GMT

The Philippine Senate resumed work after a senator aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte's bloc broke ranks, enabling rival senators aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to secure a 12-member quorum, elect an acting Senate president and reorganize the chamber's leadership, Reuters reported on June 3....

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