Philippines’ Marcos Calls for Special Congress Session Amid Deadlock (opens original article in a new tab)

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a special Congress session on June 17 to pass priority legislative measures, hoping lawmakers will set aside political distractions.

• Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a special Congress session on June 17
• The session aims to pass priority legislative measures
• Lawmakers are expected to set aside political distractions