Senators, hoping for political ceasefire this Christmas Season

Senators hope for a political ceasefire this coming Christmas Season to avoid conflict as mid-term elections draw near.

File photo of the inauguration of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., together with the new Vice President Sara Duterte, pose for pictures after taking his oath as the next President, at the National Museum of Fine Arts on June 30, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Key Points

• Senators are hoping that the Philippines will not experience the same political turmoil as experienced by South Korea.
• Congress has filed a second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
• Congress has issued a “manifesto of support” for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.