### [2026-06-17](/feed/2026/06/17/index.md)

##### 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. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-senate-removes-duterte-ally-head-elects-new-leader-ahead-vp-2026-06-17/)

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