A 1949 SC case made the Senate June 3 quorum possible

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Avelino vs. Cuenca in 1949 states that 12 could be considered the majority of 23 senators, therefore, a 12-senator quorum is valid

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Chiz Escudero’s attendance during the Senate’s June 3 session allowed the 11-member minority bloc to reach a quorum.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Avelino vs. Cuenca in 1949 states that 12 could be considered the majority of 23 senators, therefore, a 12-senator quorum is valid.

As a result, the senators were able to elect Senator Win Gatchalian as acting Senate president, and the Senate committees have new heads.

Jairo Bolledo tells us what the Avelino doctrine is all about in this explainer. – Rappler.com