Cayetano's repeated refusal to convene Senate raises constitutional issue

Cayetano's repeated refusal to convene Senate raises constitutional issue

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano refused to convene the Senate for two days, potentially breaching the constitutional rule prohibiting adjournment over three days without the other chamber's consent. The legislative blockade—sparked by a disputed arrest—compromises critical measures during an oil crisis, signaling institutional breakdown when political conflict overrides structural governance.