Marcos Open to Special Session Amid Senate Deadlock

President Marcos is open to calling a special session of Congress to address the Senate deadlock, particularly concerning the confirmation of generals and diplomats. The Palace indicated this move could help push through pending appointments.

4 Jun, 07:39 — 4 Jun, 13:45

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Why this matters

A special session of Congress is a significant procedural move, often called to address urgent legislative matters or confirm key appointments that have stalled. The confirmation of generals and diplomats is crucial for national security and foreign relations, and a deadlock could impede government functions.

Key entitiesFerdinand Marcos Jr.Claire Castro Lacson Malacañang Commission on Appointments

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What sources agree on

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to calling a special session of Congress
The potential special session is intended to address a Senate deadlock
A formal request with valid grounds is required for the President to call a special session

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President Marcos Jr. is inclined to call a special session if a formal request contains valid grounds.

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The new Senate leadership plans to ask Malacañang for a special session for the Commission on Appointments.

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The special session would be for the confirmation of generals and diplomats.

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports presidential statements factually

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports on Senate plans without political spin

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and reports on statements from officials without overt political framing, indicating a center-leaning approach.

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inquirerMostly Factual22h ago

Marcos open to special session amid Senate deadlock, says Palace

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is inclined to call a special session if a formal request contains valid grounds for doing so, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. This comes after Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian said senators are considering holding a special session to tackle bills and appointments that have

By jvicente

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philstarMostly Factual1d ago

New Senate to push confirmations of generals, diplomats – Lacson

The new Senate leadership is planning to ask Malacañang for a special session for the Commission on Appointments.

By Renalyn Ramirez

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First report: philstar · 4 Jun, 07:39|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h

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philstar4 Jun, 07:39First to report

New Senate to push confirmations of generals, diplomats – Lacson

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inquirer4 Jun, 13:45Latest update

Marcos open to special session amid Senate deadlock, says Palace

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the Senate's intention to request a session to the President's conditional willingness to call one.

Senate Leadership Plans2026-06-04T07:39:00.000Z

The new Senate leadership indicates plans to request a special session for confirmations.

Presidential Openness2026-06-04T13:45:25.000Z

The Palace confirms President Marcos Jr.'s openness to a special session under valid conditions.

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Marcos Open to Special Session Amid Senate Deadlock

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Marcos open to special session amid Senate deadlock, says Palace

New Senate to push confirmations of generals, diplomats – Lacson

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New Senate to push confirmations of generals, diplomats – Lacson

Marcos open to special session amid Senate deadlock, says Palace

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