Villanueva ready to attend Congress special session (opens original article in a new tab)

Senator Joel Villanueva pledges to attend a potential Senate special session to address urgent issues like Mindanao disaster relief and military promotions, emphasizing his duty to the nation over political disputes. Meanwhile, Senate leadership tensions persist with preparations for possible confrontations between factions.

• Senator Joel Villanueva vows to attend a special Senate session if called by President Marcos to address disaster relief and military promotions.
• Villanueva emphasizes his duty to the nation over political factionalism and calls for lawmakers to prioritize national issues.
• Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian's bloc prepares for potential confrontations with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's faction during the session.