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Senate Turmoil: Ousted President, Shooting, Walkout, New Leaders

6/12/2026

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On May 11 2026, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s minority bloc secured 13th vote to oust Senate President Vicente Sotto III.
May 13 2026, Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Ma. O Aplasca fired on National Bureau of Investigation personnel inside the Senate, deemed overkill.
May 26 2026, the majority’s online-voting motion prompted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s minority bloc to walk out.
June 3 2026, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s presence restored quorum, leading to Sherwin Gatchalian’s election as Pro Tempore and Juan Miguel Zubiri Majority Leader.

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Story summary

On May 11 2026, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s minority bloc secured 13th vote to oust Senate President Vicente Sotto III.
May 13 2026, Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Ma. O Aplasca fired on National Bureau of Investigation personnel inside the Senate, deemed overkill.
May 26 2026, the majority’s online-voting motion prompted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s minority bloc to walk out.
June 3 2026, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s presence restored quorum, leading to Sherwin Gatchalian’s election as Pro Tempore and Juan Miguel Zubiri Majority Leader.