Today’s headlines: Gatchalian & Cayetano, Philippine Senate, Jonvic & Pia
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
It is a day after the ‘new majority’ of 12 people installed Win Gatchalian as Senate president pro tempore and acting Senate president.
What is the legal model of the 12th quorum reached by the Gatchalian camp and senator Chiz Escudero?
Cayetano’s camp continues its blue ribbon committee meeting with self-proclaimed retired soldiers.
- Remulla appears to have blocked 18 ‘ex-servicemen’ from entering the Senate
The video shows Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla apparently stopping 18 people who are alleged to be Marines as they entered the Senate, Thursday, June 4.
Journalists covering the Senate accused Senator Rodante Marcoleta of receiving bribes from the camp of Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian.
The Philippines loses its bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Wednesday, June 3, or early Thursday Manila time. – Rappler.com
