SC junks petition vs. June 3 session that installed Gatchalian acting Senate President

GMA Network - Oct 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition questioning the constitutionality of the Senate session on June 3, 2026, when 12 senators held a session, declared all seats vacant, and elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian the new Senate President Pro Tempore.

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SC junks petition vs. June 3 session that installed Gatchalian acting Senate President

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