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Cayetano and Gatchalian both insist they are the legitimate Senate President

PHILIPPINES-ICC-POLITICS

The Senate of the Philippines, both Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Sherwin Gatchalian, claim Senate leadership. Source: AFP / TED ALJIBE/AFP

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian both insist they are the legitimate head of the Senate.


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By Shirley Escalante

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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian both insist they are the legitimate head of the Senate.


Key Points

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