Philippine Senate Majority Fails to Attend Plenary Session Again
Senate majority ‘no-show’ again in plenary
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In Manila, Philippines, the Senate majority bloc did not attend a plenary session for the second consecutive time, as confirmed by Sen. Migz Zubiri. The absence followed the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, leading minority senators to hold a caucus in response.
- 01Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano informed that the majority senators would not attend the session.
- 02The absence of the majority senators was noted during a session scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 2, 2026.
- 03This marks the second consecutive day of no-shows from the majority bloc.
- 04The minority senators held a caucus following the announcement of the majority's absence.
- 05The majority's absence was linked to the recent arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
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On June 2, 2026, the Philippine Senate majority bloc failed to attend a plenary session for the second time, as reported by Sen. Migz Zubiri. Approximately 20 minutes into the session, Zubiri revealed that Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano had communicated that the majority would not be present. This absence follows a similar occurrence the previous day, coinciding with the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. In light of the majority's no-show, the 11 members of the Senate minority convened in the Senate lounge for a caucus. The situation has raised concerns, with minority senators characterizing the majority’s absence as a boycott rather than an assertion of independence. The ongoing absence of the majority bloc highlights tensions within the Senate and raises questions about legislative processes moving forward.
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The absence of the majority senators could hinder legislative progress and raise concerns about governance in the Senate.
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