Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial

A leadership stand-off in the Philippine Senate ended Wednesday with the removal of an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as leader of the chamber, which will soon start the impeachment trial of his daughter, incumbent Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. With 13 of 24 senators backing him, Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was elected Senate president. His rival, Alan Peter Cayetano, a key supporter of Duterte, admitted defeat. “He’s the leader the Senate ne...

By Associated Press

Sara Duterte ally loses Philippine senate leadership ahead of her trial

Lawmakers have elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as president of the Philippine Senate, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, who took over the post last month.

FB concession, session snub: Even in defeat, Cayetano repeats history

Rappler's Dwight de Leon traces the parallels between the 2020 ouster of Alan Peter Cayetano as House speaker and his 2026 removal as Senate president

By Dwight de Leon

Escudero may return as VP impeach  trial presiding officer – Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero may return as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case of Vice President Sara Duterte in July, following a consensus among members of the majority bloc. “Per our consensus as of this morning, we will elect Sen. Chiz Escudero if we convene again as

By cbuban

Escudero to preside over VP impeach trial

Sen. Francis Escudero will be elected presiding officer on July 6, when the impeachment court starts the trial proper of Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. Panfilo Lacson confirmed.

By Delon Porcalla