Legarda on SC petition filed by allies: There’s constitutional controversy

Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian assumes the role of acting Senate president in the upper chamber. (Photo from NIÑO JESUS ORBETA)

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Tuesday said the petition filed before the Supreme Court seeking to declare the June 3 session at the Senate null and void goes beyond the leadership dispute in the upper chamber.

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In a statement released the same day the petition was filed by her allies, Legarda explained that the case presents a real and justiciable constitutional controversy that should be resolved by the Supreme Court—or risk repetition which may once again cause institutional impasse in the Senate if left unsettled.

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