LIVE: Special session of Senate, June 17 (opens original article in a new tab)

Congress convened in a special session on June 17 to address priority legislation and key appointments, with the Senate focusing on resolving its leadership deadlock through elections.

• Congress holds a special session on June 17 to address priority bills and appointments
• Senate aims to resolve leadership deadlock with potential election of president and leaders
• Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian's bloc has majority support