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Philippine Senate leadership shifts, exposing Sara Duterte

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A shift in leadership within the Philippine Senate has occurred, with Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Marcos, securing the Senate president position over Alan Peter Cayetano, who was supported by Sara Duterte. This change follows a period of division and conflicting claims over leadership. While Cayetano has conceded, a political science professor noted that the country's democratic institutions remain fragile. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    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 senat…

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