Marcos calls Congress to special session on June 17 (opens original article in a new tab)

President Marcos has called a special congressional session on June 17 to advance key social welfare and education bills, amid ongoing Senate leadership conflicts.

• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called Congress to a special session on June 17 to address priority bills related to social welfare and education.
• The session will also handle Cabinet, military, and foreign service appointments as well as legislative measures aimed at strengthening social protection.
• Senate leadership disputes have caused procedural blockages, including failed quorum attempts and protests over remote voting procedures.