Alan Cayetano is now Senate president

MANILA, Philippines — After several reported attempts, the ouster move against Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III finally succeeded on Monday as Senate Minority Leader Alan Cayetano was installed to replace him. Thirteen senators voted to elect Cayetano, nine voted for Sotto, while two abstained from voting. READ: Tulfo: Shameful to have Senate leadership change to block VP impeachment The surprise move occurred shortly after the session opened, when Cayetano stood on the Senate floor and informed his colleagues that they had the numbers to change the Senate leadership. “May I manifest that there are now at least 13 members […]...

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