An impasse between two factions of senators in the Philippines that shut the Senate for two days has ended after one side gained a quorum and the chamber was able to reopen.

All 11 members of the Senate minority bloc present at the resumption of the regular session at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, however, members of the majority bloc failed to…

Without a quorum, the Senate is once again unable to conduct business, leaving several measures in limbo

MANILA, June 3 — A group of Philippine lawmakers wrested back control of a bitterly divided Senate today, electing an acting president amid a boycott by Vice President Sara...

An impasse between two factions of senators in the Philippines that shut the Senate for two days has ended after one side gained a quorum and the chamber was able to reopen.