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The Philippine Senate elects Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, formally removing Alan Peter Cayetano

June 2026 President of the Senate of the Philippines election — The Philippine Senate elects Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, formally removing Alan Peter Cayetano and ending a leadership dispute that began on June 3. Gatchalian rece

Published June 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: June 2026 President of the Senate of the Philippines election.

The Philippine Senate elects Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, formally removing Alan Peter Cayetano and ending a leadership dispute that began on June 3. Gatchalian receives the support of all 13 senators present during a special session. [https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2248388/senate-row-ends-gatchalian-takes-helm-cayetano-yields ( Philippine Daily Inquirer )] [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-senate-removes-duterte-ally-head-elects-new-leader-ahead-vp-2026-06-17/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-17).