Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippine Senate leadership changed as Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was elected Senate president, leaving Sara Duterte-Carpio exposed ahead of her impeachment trial.

• Philippine Senate leadership changed as Sherwin Gatchalian, ally of President Marcos Jnr, was elected Senate president with 13 of 24 senators backing him.
• Alan Peter Cayetano, a key supporter of Duterte, conceded defeat after a senator defected to Gatchalian's bloc, giving them a majority.
• The shift occurs ahead of Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial, with Cayetano promising to investigate issues despite the leadership change.
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