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

The Avelino ruling of 1949 says 12 senators are enough to create a quorum

The election of new Senate officers by 12 senators on Wednesday was valid under existing jurisprudence, a law expert said, pointing to the Supreme Court's ruling in Avelino v.…