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Sen. Panfilo Lacson criticized the 28-day Senate leadership standoff under former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano, saying the impasse cost taxpayers an estimated P700 million while producing “chaos” and legislative inaction

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The Philippine Senate has been in a near-constant state of political turbulence, with its leadership, committee control, and even the definition of its majority and minority blocs shifting multiple times in the span of just a few weeks.

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President Marcos Jr. called a special Senate session on June 17 to advance priority bills on social protection, healthcare and education amid recent crises.
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Sen. Joel Villanueva committed to attending a possible special session of Congress, saying lawmakers should focus on addressing urgent national concerns instead of taking sides in the ongoing Senate leadership dispute.

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition questioning the Senate leadership fiasco involving Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano, Loren Legarda and Pia Cayetano.

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Official Senate records show that the Philippine Senate has a precedent of recognizing a 12-member quorum to conduct official business, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian revealed.

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Public health groups urged authorities to intensify enforcement against illegal vape products during a Senate hearing, saying the fight against illicit trade should focus on stronger crackdowns on unregulated sellers while maintaining balanced regulations for legitimate products.

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The June 4 “blue ribbon committee” rump hearing at the Senate illustrated how visibility can shape public perception, allowing allegations to gain traction even as questions about the evidence behind them remain unresolved.

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The Blue Ribbon Committee, led by the Cayetano bloc, proceeded without a Senate secretary or stenographers present.

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Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano forced the entry of 18 Marines into the Senate building, prompting a brief altercation on Thursday, June 4.

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Sen. Panfilo Lacson criticized the 28-day Senate leadership standoff under former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano, saying the impasse cost taxpayers an estimated P700 million while producing “chaos” and legislative inaction

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Sen. Joel Villanueva committed to attending a possible special session of Congress, saying lawmakers should focus on addressing urgent national concerns instead of taking sides in the ongoing Senate leadership dispute.

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition questioning the Senate leadership fiasco involving Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano, Loren Legarda and Pia Cayetano.

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Official Senate records show that the Philippine Senate has a precedent of recognizing a 12-member quorum to conduct official business, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian revealed.

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The June 4 “blue ribbon committee” rump hearing at the Senate illustrated how visibility can shape public perception, allowing allegations to gain traction even as questions about the evidence behind them remain unresolved.

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The Blue Ribbon Committee, led by the Cayetano bloc, proceeded without a Senate secretary or stenographers present.

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Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano forced the entry of 18 Marines into the Senate building, prompting a brief altercation on Thursday, June 4.

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