Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
A political deadlock in the Philippine Senate has intensified following the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on corruption charges. This arrest has created an 11-11 tie between the two major Senate blocs, potentially stalling legislation and delaying important appointments. The situation is further complicated by the absence of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is reportedly in hiding after an International Criminal Court arrest warrant was issued. AI