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LIVE: Developments at Senate, June 3

June 3, 2026 | 3:24pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate resumed session Wednesday, June 3, after two days of inaction when Sen. Chiz Escudero joined minority senators in the plenary, allowing quorum to be declared and all chamber positions to be vacated.

Chiz breaks deadlock: Quorum declared with 12 senators present

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