President Marcos recognizes Gatchalian leadership (opens original article in a new tab)

President Marcos recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore during Independence Day events, marking Malacañang's support for his leadership amid a Senate leadership dispute. Authorities also investigated a cyberattack on the Senate website.

• President Marcos publicly recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore during Independence Day celebrations
• Gatchalian's leadership was confirmed after a 12-senator quorum ended a leadership deadlock in the Senate
• Authorities investigated a cyberattack on the Senate website by a group called 'Hactivist'